“There isn't any such thing as an ordinary life.”

“Isn't it queer that the things we writhe over at night are seldom wicked things? Just humiliating ones.”

“The little things of life, sweet and excellent in their place, must not be the things lived for; the highest must be sought and followed; the life of heaven must be begun here on earth.”

“It isn't fair she should have everything and I nothing. She isn't better or cleverer or much prettier than me…only luckier.”

“...Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world. It wouldn't be half so interesting if we knew all about everything, would it? There'd be no scope for imagination then, would there?”

“I'm glad I never had any children,' said Cousin Sarah. 'If they don't break your heart in one way they do it in another.' 'Isn't it better to have your heart broken than to have it wither up?' queried Valancy. 'Before it could be broken it must have felt something splendid. That would be worth the pain.”

“It's so easy to be wicked without knowing it, isn't it?”