“Some people go through life trying to find out what the world holds for them only to find out too late that it's what they bring to the world that really counts.”

“Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive- it's such an interesting world.”

“The point of good writing is knowing when to stop.”

“Anyone who has gumption knows what it is and anyone who hasn't can never know what it is.”

“It only seems as if you are doing something when you're worrying.”

“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”

“To wish to act like angels while we are still in this world is nothing but folly.”

“It isn't important to come out on top what matters is to be the one who comes out alive.”

“Expect nothing and life will be velvet.”

“If you expect great things of yourself and demand little of others, youll keep resentment far away.”

“There were two ways to be happy: improve your reality, or lower your expectations”

“One recipe for happiness is to have to sense of entitlement.' To this she added a star and noted at the bottom of the page: 'This is not a lesson I have ever been in a position to learn.”