"Stay" is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary. |
A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found a treasure. |
A little kingdom I possess, where thoughts and feelings dwell; And very hard the task I find of governing it well. |
A startled or surprised look from one of you when I spoke sharply rebuked me more than any words could have done, and the love, respect, and confidence of my children was the sweetest reward I could receive for my efforts to be the woman I would have them copy. |
Beth could not reason upon or explain the faith that gave her courage and patience to give up life, and cheerfully wait for death. Like a confiding child, she asked no questions, but left everything to God and nature, Father and Mother of us all, feeling sure that they, and they only, could teach and strengthen heart and spirit for this life and the life to come. |
Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents |
Conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long; even if it is, the consciousness of possessing and using it well should satisfy one, and the great charm of all power is modesty. |
Convictions are mortgages on the mind |
Do the things you know, and you shall learn the truth you need to know. |
Don't you wish you could give it to me, Laurie? |
Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them and try to follow them. |
Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them and try to follow them. |
Father asked us what was God's noblest work. Anna said men, but I said babies. Men are often bad, but babies never are. |
Girls are so queer you never know what they mean. They say No when they mean Yes, and drive a man out of his wits for the fun of it. |
Girls are so queer you never know what they mean. They say No when they mean Yes, and drive a man out of his wits for the fun of it. |