Motivational quotes

My Jo, you may say anything to your mother, for it is my greatest happiness and pride to feel that my girls confide in me and know how much I love them.

Mrs. March welcomes her daughter’s confidence and reassures her of unconditional affection.

But someone did come and help her, though Jo did not recognize her good angels at once because they wore familiar shapes and used the simple spells best fitted to poor humanity.

The narrator describes Jo receiving familiar, ordinary kinds of help from her family during grief.

I’d no idea hearts could take in so many. Mine is so elastic, it never seems full now, and I used to be quite contented with my family.

Jo describes discovering her capacity for affection as her longing for companionship grows.

You wrote with no thoughts of fame and money, and put your heart into it, my daughter. You have had the bitter, now comes the sweet. Do your best, and grow as happy as we are in your success.

Mr. March praises Jo’s heartfelt writing after she finds her way back to it through grief.

Mother is always ready to be your confidant, Father to be your friend, and both of us hope and trust that our daughters, whether married or single, will be the pride and comfort of our lives.

Mrs. March assures her daughters that their parents’ support does not depend on whether they marry.

But it did her good, for those whose opinion had real value gave her the criticism which is an author’s best education, and when the first soreness was over, she could laugh at her poor little book, yet believe in it still, and feel herself the wiser and stronger for the buffeting she had received.

After painful reviews of her writing, Jo receives thoughtful criticism and learns to believe in her book again.

You mayn’t get the things themselves; but nothing can prevent you from having the fun of looking forward to them.

Anne tells Marilla that anticipation can bring pleasure even when a hoped-for event is uncertain.

I’m quite content to be Anne of Green Gables, with my string of pearl beads. I know Matthew gave me as much love with them as ever went with Madame the Pink Lady’s jewels.

Anne values the love in Matthew’s gift of pearl beads over the cost of another woman’s jewels.

Next to trying and winning, the best thing is trying and failing.

While awaiting examination results, Anne recognizes the value of trying regardless of the outcome.

It’s never been easy for me to say things out of my heart, but at times like this it’s easier. I love you as dear as if you were my own flesh and blood and you’ve been my joy and comfort ever since you came to Green Gables.

After Matthew’s death, Marilla finally puts her deep love for Anne into words.

And I’ll read to you and keep you cheered up. You sha’n’t be dull or lonesome. And we’ll be real cozy and happy here together, you and I.

Anne promises companionship to Marilla while they plan a life together after bereavement and a threat to Marilla’s sight.

And, Leslie, I can’t help believing that life has something good and beautiful for you yet.

Anne reassures Leslie after listening to the story of her losses and an honest confession of her feelings.