I don't see why God made any night; day is so much pleasanter…
…books are always good company if you have the right sort. Let me pick out some for you.' And Mrs. Jo made a bee-line to the well-laden shelves, which were the joy of her heart and the comfort of her...
…but I never shall be very wise, I'm afraid.
I do like men who come out frankly and own that they are not gods.
…courage and devotion always stir generous hearts, and win admiration…
I can get on with wild beasts first-rate; but men rile me awfully…
…for action is always easier than quiet waiting.
I am lonely, sometimes, but I dare say it's good for me…
…for no matter how lost and soiled and worn-out wandering sons may be, mothers can forgive and forget every thing as they fold them into their fostering arms. Happy the son whose faith in his mother r...
…growing pale and sober with the thought that her fate was soon to be decided; for, like all young people, she was sure that her whole life could be settled by one human creature, quite forgetting how...
…had an hour of silent agony that aged him more than years of happy life could have done.
…having learned that people cannot be moulded like clay…
…he stood behind her, tall and pale, like the ghost of his former self…
…if men and women would only trust, understand, and help one another as my children do, what a capital place the world would be!' and Mrs. Jo's eyes grew absent, as if she was looking at a new and cha...
…in silence learned the sweet solace which affection administers to sorrow.
…it is so much better to work for others than for one's self alone.
Go on with your work as usual, for work is a blessed solace.
Don't try to make me grow up before my time...
…misfortune was much more interesting to her than good luck.
…thirst is harder to bear than hunger, heat, or cold.
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