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He was neither rich nor great, young nor handsome, - in no respect what is called fascinating, imposing or brilliant; and yet he was as attractive as ...more

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Beth ceased to fear him from that moment, and sat there talking to him as cozily as if she had known him all her life, for love casts out fear, and gr...more

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Mother Atkinson thought that every one should have a trade, or something to make a living out of , for rich people may grow poor, you know, and poor p...more

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Young things like you don't need any ornaments but those you wear to-night: youth, health, intelligence, and modesty.

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This love of money is the curse of American, and for the sake of it men will sell honor and honesty, till we don't know whom to trust, and it is only ...more

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The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely.

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

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How little it takes to make a young girl happy! A pretty dress, sunshine, and somebody opposite, and they are blest.

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leave him free, and the mere sense of liberty would content him, joined to the knowledge that his presence was dear to those whom he loved best.

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Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Th...more

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It’s bad enough to be a girl, anyway, when I like boys’ games and work and manners!

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I have nothing to give but my heart so full and these empty hands.""They're not empty now.

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life and love are very precious when both are in full bloom.

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You are like a chestnut burr, prickly outside, but silky-soft within, and a sweet kernel, if one can only get at it. Love will make you show your hear...more

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Ah! Thou gifest me such hope and courage, and I haf nothing to gif back but a full heart and these empty hands," cried the Professor, quite overcome.J...more