Quotes

"By love I mean the forgetfulness of self. Unions are frequent in which only the sexual instincts, or the remembrance of self, are roused---" ~ Fraternity by John Galsworthy The Rector of Worsted Skeynes was not tall, and his head had been rendered somewhat bald by thought. ~ The Country House by John Galsworthy "You want to build before you've laid your foundations," said Mr. Paramor. "You let your feelings carry you away, Vigil." ~ The Country House by John Galsworthy Anne always remembered the silvery, peaceful beauty and fragrant calm of that night. It was the last night before sorrow touched her life; and no life is ever quite the same again when once that cold, sanctifying touch has been laid upon it. ~ Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery For we pay a price for everything we get or take in this world; and although ambitions are well worth having, they are not to be cheaply won, but exact their dues of work and self-denial, anxiety and discouragement. ~ Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery "Next to trying and winning, the best thing is trying and failing." ~ Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery "Look at that sea, girls--all silver and shadow and vision of things not seen. We couldn't enjoy its loveliness any more if we had millions of dollars and ropes of diamonds." ~ Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery "Mrs. Lynde says that sound doctrine in the man and good housekeeping in the woman make an ideal combination for a minister's family." ~ Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery The goblins of her fancy lurked in every shadow about her, reaching out their cold, fleshless hands to grasp the terrified small girl who had called them into being. ~ Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery Mr. Melas, however, still lived, and in less than an hour, with the aid of ammonia and brandy I had the satisfaction of seeing him open his eyes, and of knowing that my hand had drawn him back from that dark valley in which all paths meet. ~ The Greek Interpreter by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle