Sy Montgomery Quotes

That is one good thing about this world…there are always sure to be more springs.

I'm afraid of those cows, ' protested poor Dora, seeing a prospect of escape.'The very idea of your being scared of those cows, ' scoffed Davy. 'Why, they're both younger than you.

You have always known they exist. Everyone feels their presence. Few know the truth. The world of Real Immortals is about to be revealed!

Lovely thoughts came flying to meet me like birds. They weren't my thoughts. I couldn't think anything half so exquisite. They came from somewhere.

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

But if you have big ideas you have to use big words to express them, haven't you?

Don't be ridiculous, please.'The most insulting words in the world!

I can always get through to-day very nicely. It's to-morrow I can't live through

Don't let a three-o'clock-at-night feeling fog your soul.

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

And that was part of the tragedy: I had just started to know her. I was mourning the relationship that could have blossomed but didn’t have a chance to grow.

It had been so long since she had felt anything.

Allow yourself some happiness, so that I can be a part of it.

With emotions ranging from fear, grief and anger to happiness and relief, the process of bringing home a child who needs in-home care can be complicated

I guess ice cream is one of those things that are beyond imagination

I don't say Valancy deliberately murdered these lovers as she outgrew them. One simply faded away as another came. Things are very convenient in this respect in Blue Castles.

I went up on the hill and walked about until twilight had deepened into an autumn night with a benediction of starry quietude over it. I was alone but not lonely. I was a queen in halls of fancy.

when you ARE imagining you might as well imagine something worth while

Once upon a time--which, when you come to think of it, is reallythe only proper way to begin a story--the only way that reallysmacks of romance and fairyland--

I don’t want to talk as much, ’ she said, denting her chin thoughtfully with her forefinger. ‘It’s nicer to think dear, pretty thoughts and keep them in one’s heart, like treasures.

The efficient management of organizations is key to generating wealth, for the development of a country, for the preservation of natural resources and the enhancement of the human being.

The eastern sky above the firs was flushed faintly pink from the reflection of the west, and Anne was wondering dreamily if the spirit of color looked like that…

I guess you've got a spice of temper, " commented Mr. Harrison, surveying the flushed cheeks and indignant eyes opposite him. "It goes with hair like yours, I reckon

[Ilse] was suffering so keenly that she wanted to arraign the universe at the bar of her pain.

Well, hope for your thrilling career - but remember that if there is to be drama in your life somebody must pay the piper in the coin of suffering. If not you - then someone else.

She was always at her best with him, with a delightful feeling of being understood. To love is easy and therefore common - but to understand - how rare it is!

...and now over to our foriegn allegory correspondant, Barv Tweezman." ~The Shielding of Mortimer Townes

Steal not this book for fear of shameFor on it is the owners nameAnd when you die the Lord will sayWhere is the book you stole awayAnd when you say you do not knowThe Lord will say go down below.

Never on painter's canvas livesThe charm of his fancy's dream.

If you buy your experience it's your own. So it's no matter how much you pay for it.

We always hate people who surprise our secrets…

Why should one hate you when you were so small? Could you be worth hating?

…hate's got to be a disease with me.

Think of instinct as an unscientific, unquantifiable tool that can be used along with more concrete evaluations to make a well-rounded decision.

The more love and support your child receives, the richer his or her life becomes, and nurses can certainly add to the circle of love surrounding your child.

An exhausted parent can’t provide the best care, although occasionally, we have all had to do so.

Managing in-home nursing is not always easy. It can be terribly frustrating sometimes, and it can take a while to feel like everything is under control, but success is possible.

Never be silent with persons you love and distrust, " Mr. Carpenter had said once. "Silence betrays.

More than ever at that instant did she long for speech - speech that would conceal and protect where dangerous silence might betray.

Heaven must be very beautiful, of course, the Bible says so — but, Anne, it won't be what I've been used to.

She isn't like any of the girls I ever knew, or any of the girls I was myself.

When I don't like the name of a place or a person I always imagine a new one and always think of them so. " Anne of Green Gables

When knowledge and education reach you, you have a whole new world of opportunities to be free, happy and healthy.

When knowledge and education reach you, you have an whole new world of opportunities to be free, happy and healthy.

Some people are naturally good, you know, and others are not. I'm one of the others.

It's lovely to be going home and know it's home. I love green gables already, and I've never loved any place before. Oh, Marilla, I'm so happy.

When it is managed effectively, in-home nursing can become a support for caregivers and families stressed with the care of a medically fragile child.

The scariest, ugliest stories about in-home nursing usually are the result of nurses demonstrating a lack of professionalism, bad morals or a disregard for the child for whom they are providing care.

When weeds go to heaven, I suppose they will be flowers.

...And every day in heaven will be more beautiful than the one before it Davy, " assured Anne.