“Many of the bravest never are known, and get no praise. [But]that does not lessen their beauty...”

“…Jo loved a few persons very dearly and dreaded to have their affection lost or lessened in any way.”

“It does seem as if the more one gets the more one wants”

“...and I make so many beginnings there never will be an end.”

“I'm tired of praise; and love is very sweet, when it is simple and sincere like this.”

“Well, I am happy, and I won't fret, but it does seem as if the more one gets the more one wants…”

“Watch and pray, dear, never get tired of trying, and never think it is impossible to conquer your fault.”