“Words aren't made — they grow,' said Anne.”

“Oh, Anne, things are so mixed-up in real life. They aren't clear-cut and trimmed off, as they are in novels.”

“Anne, are you killed?' shrieked Diana, throwing herself on her knees beside her friend. 'Oh, Anne, dear Anne, speak just one word to me and tell me if you're killed.”

“ANNE: You said you'd keep me in my room until I confessed. I just thought up a good confession and made it as interesting as I could.MARILLA: But it was still a lie.ANNE: You wouldn't believe the truth.”

“Most of the trouble in life comes from misunderstanding, I think,' said Anne.”

“One can always find something lovely to look at or listen to,' said Anne.”

“Out of your world perhaps, Susan — but not out of mine,' said Anne with a faint smile.”