It is when my umbrella turns inside out that I am convinced of the total depravity of inanimate things.

When I left Queen's my future seemed to stretch out before me like a straight road. I thought I could see along it for many a milestone. Now there is a bend in it. I don't know what lies around the bend, but I'm going to believe that the best does.

Red hair is my life long sorrow.

I'm afraid our old world has come to an end, Rilla. We've got to face the fact. (Walter)

I suppose it was a romantic was to perish... for a mouse

All life lessons are not learned at college,'she thought. Life teaches them everywhere.

Listen to the trees talking in their sleep,' she whispered, as he lifted her to the ground. 'What nice dreams they must have!