L M Montgomery Quotes

The gods, so says the old superstition, do not like to behold too happy mortals. It is certain, at least, that some human beings do not.

I hate to lend a book I love…it never seems quite the same when it comes back to me…

Thank goodness, we can choose our friends. We have to take our relatives as they are, and be thankful…

People who are different from other people are always called peculiar, ' said Anne.

It takes all sorts of people to make a world, as I've often heard, but I think there are some who could be spared, ' Anne told her reflection in the east gable mirror that night.

Listen to the trees talking in their sleep, ' she whispered, as he lifted her to the ground. 'What nice dreams they must have!

Peace is the byproduct of understanding in conjunction with the ability to agree or disagree in harmony

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.

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

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

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 believe Old Nick can be so very ugly, ' said Aunt Jamesina reflectively. 'He wouldn't do so much harm if he was. I always think of him as a rather handsome gentleman.

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

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.

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

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.

…but youth yearned to youth.

That's the worst of growing up, and I'm beginning to realize it. The things you wanted so much when you were a child don't seem half so wonderful to you when you get them

Race determines variables that yield results undesirable to one sector, while rendering a noticeable favor to others.

Isn't it queer that the things we writhe over at night are seldom wicked things? Just humiliating ones.

Some are born old maids, some achieve old maidenhood, and some have old maidenhood thrust upon them, " parodied Miss Lavendar whimsically.