Doesn't matter what a person's name is as long as he behaves himself.

She had looked her duty courageously in the face and found it a friend - as duty ever is when we meet it frankly.

…I think,' concluded Anne, hitting on a very vital truth, 'that we always love best the people who need us.

I believe I've put forth a tiny soul-root into Kingsport soil this afternoon. I hope so. I hate to feel transplanted.

There are plenty of people, in Avonlea and out of it, who can attend closely to their neighbours' business by dint of neglecting their own; but Mrs. Rachel Lynde was one of those capable creatures who can manage their own concerns and those of other folks into the bargain.

Rebellion flamed up in her soul as the dark hours passed by – not because she had no future but because she had no past.

I'm afraid of those cows,' protested poor Dora, seeing a prospect of escape. 'The very idea of your being scared of those cows,' scoffed Davy. 'Why, they're both younger than you.