“…the violin — that most human of all instruments…”

“If all literary women had such thoughtful angels for husbands, they would live longer and write more. Perhaps that wouldn't be such a blessing to the world though, as most of us write too much now,' said Mrs. Jo…”

“There is no other help or hope for human weakness but God's love and patience.”

“…growing pale and sober with the thought that her fate was soon to be decided; for, like all young people, she was sure that her whole life could be settled by one human creature, quite forgetting how wonderfully Providence trains us by disappointment, surprises us with unexpected success, and turns our seeming trials into blessing.”

“…proved that woman isn't a half but a whole human being, and can stand alone.”

“I'm afraid I couldn't like him without a spice of human naughtiness.”

“Human minds are more full of mysteries than any written book and more changeable than the cloud shapes in the air.”