“…for it is a very solemn thing to be arrested in the midst of busy life by the possibility of the great change.”

“Young people think they never can change, but they do in the most wonderful manner, and very few die of broken hearts.”

“I could have been a great many things.”

“I should have been a great many things, Mr Mayor”

“life and love are very precious when both are in full bloom.”

“Simple, genuine goodness is the best capital to found the business of this life upon. It lasts when fame and money fail, and is the only riches we can take out of this world with us.”

“It is often said that there should be no death or grief in children's stories. It is not wise to dwell on the dark and sad side of these things; but they have also a bright and lovely side, and since even the youngest, dearest, and most guarded child cannot escape some knowledge of the great mystery, is it not well to teach them in simple, cheerful ways that affection sweetens sorrow, and a lovely life can make death beautiful?”