Don't be ridiculous, please.' The most insulting words in the world!

Those who can soar to the highest heights can also plunge to the deepest depths and the natures which enjoy most keenly are those which also suffer most sharply.

But really, Marilla, one can't stay sad very long in such an interesting world, can one?

Snow in April is abominable," said Anne. "Like a slap in the face when you expect a kiss.

I believe flowers have souls. I have known roses that I expect to meet in heaven.

Life owes me something more than it has paid me and I'm going out to collect it.

I'm just tired of everything…even of the echoes. There is nothing in my life but echoes…echoes of lost hopes and dreams and joys. They're beautiful and mocking.