100 Books You Must Read Before You Die [volume 1] (Black Horse Classics)

Mothers have need of sharp eyes and discreet tongues when they have girls to manage.

“I don’t promise to answer.”

“Your face will, if your tongue won’t.

Go out more, keep cheerful as well as busy, for you are the sunshine-maker of the family, and if you get dismal there is no fair weather.

she was bent on occupying her mind with something useful, if not pleasant.

the poor man must have needed a deal of food after teaching idiots all day.

had learned that hearts, like flowers, cannot be rudely handled, but must open naturally

When we make little sacrifices we like to have them appreciated, at least,

Wealth is certainly a most desirable thing, but poverty has its sunny side

love is a great beautifier.

As she lifted the curtain to look out into the dreary night, the moon broke suddenly from behind the clouds and shone upon her like a bright, benignant face, which seemed to whisper in the silence, “Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.”

never repeat that foolish gossip, and forget it as soon as you can