“Isn't it terrible the way some unworthy folks are loved, while others that deserve it far more, you'd think, never get much affection?”

“It's fun to be almost grown up in some ways, but it's not the kind of fun I expected, Marilla. There's so much to learn and do and think that there isn't time for big words.”

“I'd write of people and places like I knew, and I'd make my characters talk everyday English; and I'd let the sun rise and set in the usual quiet way without much fuss over the fact. If I had to have villains at all, I'd give them a chance, Anne--I'd give them a chance. There are some terrible bad men the world, I suppose, but you'd have to go a long piece to find them...But most of us have got a little decency somewhere in us. Keep on writing, Anne.”

“Houses are like people - some you like and some you don't like - and once in a while there is one you love.”

“Life may be a vale of tears, all right, but there are some folks who enjoy weeping, I reckon.”

“I know I chatter on far too much... but if you only knew how many things I want to say and don't. Give me SOME credit.”

“never write a line you'd be ashamed to read at your own funeral.”