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“But even work could take upon itself a mast of fun. One could pretend, when threading the wicks into candle moulds, that one was stringing pearls accidentally broken at the ball, —that the long walk through the hazel-bush to the schoolhouse was between rows of admiring spectators who, instead of a mere rustling in the wind, were whispering, "There she goes, —there goes Abbie Mackenzie, the singer.”
― Bess Streeter Aldrich, A Lantern In Her Hand

“In the end, we'll all become stories.”
― Margaret Atwood, Moral Disorder and Other Stories

“I told him that I would never marry him or anyone else who didn’t love Kit and Guernsey and Charles Lamb!”

From Juliet to Sophie”
― Mary Ann Shaffer, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

“With freedom, books, flowers, and the moon, who could not be happy?”
― Oscar Wilde

“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.”
― Oscar Wilde

“To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour.”
― William Blake, Auguries of Innocence

“It is my belief that with two such men in the household and no way to meet others, Emily Brontë had to make Heathcliff up out of thin air! And what a fine job she did. Men are more interesting in books than they are in real life.”

-Isola Pribby to Juliet”
― Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, Set of 3 Bestsellers (Sarah's Key ~ The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society ~ Olive Kitteridge

“Daffodils, because of my Grandmother, still mean courage to me.”
― Mary Hiemstra, Gully Farm

“It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.”
― F. Scott Fitzgerald

“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
― L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
― L.M.Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.”
― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre

“Reader, I married him.”
― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre

“Jane, be still; don't struggle so like a wild, frantic bird, that is rending its own plumage in its desperation."
"I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being, with an independent will; which I now exert to leave you.”
― Charlotte Brontë , Jane Eyre

“Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life.”
― Fernando Pessoa, The Book of Disquiet

“There was too much lightness in life to let the darkness overwhelm you, Amy reflected.”
― Lauren Brooke , Always There

“Do you want to dance?" he asked. Amy looked at him in surprise. "With you?" Ty grinned. "No - with the giant nutcracker in the corner." -Ty and Amy/ Chapter 5”
― Lauren Brooke, One Day You'll Know

“I'll stay if you want," he offered.
"No, of course not," Amy said quickly, her hand flying to her temples as they resumed their throbbing. "You've been great, Ty. Go home."
"Everything's done. The horses are all watered and the stalls are clean." He stepped toward her, his eyes anxious. "Now, you're sure you'll be OK?"
"Sure." Looking up into his worried face, she smiled, words leaping impulsively out of her. "Thanks for everything, Ty," she said. "You've been a real friend."
There was a pause. Ty's eyes searched hers and then suddenly, without warning, he reached out and brushed his hand against her cheek. At the tender touch of his warm hand, Amy felt a shock run through her. It was over in a couple of seconds, and Ty stepped back.
"See you tomorrow," he muttered as he strode quickly away.
Amy stared after him for a few seconds, not knowing how to react.”
― Lauren Brooke, Coming Home

“I'll miss him," she said softly.
Ty nodded. "Me, too."
For a moment they both stood, stroking Chester in silence.
"Hey, cheer up," Ty said. Amy realized he was looking at her downcast face. "At least it means -"
"That another horse can come and be helped," Amy finished Ty's sentence for him. She grinned as she saw the surprise on his face. "We were thinking the same thing."
"Oh, no, I need help!" Ty said. He dodged as she tried to hit him again.”
― Lauren Brooke, Coming Home

“She loved him, Amy. Despite everything he had done, she loved him to the end.”
― Lauren Brooke, Come What May

“She was so happy to see a horse and a human working together as equals. It was what heartland was all about.”
― Lauren Brooke, Taking Chances

“It was a waste of time to linger in the past—you should learn, move on, and look to the good times ahead.”
― Lauren Brooke, Thicker Than Water

“Amy headed for the stall where a large bay hunter was looking out over his half door. Chester's owner had sent him to Heartland so he could overcome his fear of loading into horse trailers. "How are you, gorgeous?" she murmured, stroking him on the nose as Ty walked up with the halter.
"I didn't know you cared!" Ty grinned.
Amy hit him on the arm. "Like I meant you!”
― Lauren Brooke, Coming Home

“They spoke very little of their mutual feeling; pretty phrases and warm expressions being probably unnecessary between such tried friends.”
― Thomas Hardy, Far From the Madding Crowd

“What a way Oak had, she thought, of enduring things. Boldwood, who seemed so much deeper and higher and stronger in feeling than Gabriel, had not yet learnt, any more than she herself, the simple lesson which Oak showed a mastery of by every turn and look he gave—that among the multitude of interests by which he was surrounded, those which affected his personal well-being were not the most absorbing and important in his eyes. Oak meditatively looked upon the horizon of circumstances without any special regard to his own standpoint in the midst. That was how she would wish to be”
― Thomas Hardy, Far From the Madding Crowd

“The sunset was a splendid display. I wondered if it was showing off for my benefit or if it was often that spectacular. Rarely had I seen such a gorgeous scene; the riotous colors flamed out over the sky in shades that I had no words to describe. Birds sang their last songs of the day before tucking in for the night, and still the darkness hung back. Now, I thought, I understand the word "twilight." It was created for just this time - in this land.”
― Janette Oke, When Calls the Heart

“But I refused to mope about for the evening. My little ritual with teacup, familiar chair, and a favorite Dickens story went a long way toward improving my outlook.”
― Janette Oke, When Calls the Heart

“The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much!”
― Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility

“I am the happiest creature in the world. Perhaps other people have said so before, but not one with such justice. I am happier even than Jane; she only smiles, I laugh.”
― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

“You say you love the rain
but you open your umbrella.
You say you love the sun
but you find a shadow spot.
You say you love the wind
but you close your windows.

This is why I'm afraid when you say you love me.”
― William Shakespeare