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Swiss author known for her children's literature, most notably 'Heidi'. Her works are renowned for depicting Swiss rural life and children's emotions.

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Famous Johanna Spyri Quotes

“whoever has done a wrong deed and thinks that no one knows it, deceives himself.”

Thinking Knows Done Deeds Deceiving Wrongdoing

Book:Heidi

Source: Heidi

“I'll always say my prayers...and if God doesn't answer them at once I shall know it's because He's planning something better for me.”

Ifs Knows Prayer Answers Planning Something Better

Author:Johanna Spyri

“We must pray to God everyday to show we don't forget that all gifts come from Him. But if some wishes remain unfulfilled we must show our confidence in Him, for He knows best.”

Ifs Knows Shows Wish Forget Praying Everyday Praying To God

Book:Heidi

Source: Heidi

“God certainly knows of some happiness for us which He is going to bring out of the trouble, only we must have patience and not run away. And then all at once something happens and we see clearly ourselves that God has had some good thought in His mind all along; but because we cannot see things beforehand, and only know how dreadfully miserable we are, we think it is always going to be so.”

Thinking Knows Mind Happens Running Know How Trouble Miserable Running Away Good Thoughts Having Patience

Book:Heidi

Source: Heidi

“God is good to all of us. He knows what we need better than we do. And just because he thinks it is better not to give you what you want right now doesn't mean he isn't answering you. You shall have what you ask for but not until the right time comes.”

Thinking Knows Want Needs Giving Mean Asks Right Now What You Want Right Time

Author:Johanna Spyri

About the Author

Born: June 12, 1827
Died: July 7, 1901
Known for: Author
Quotes: 21

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HeidiRelated source material

Greatest Christmas Novels in One Volume: Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, Heidi, The Romance of a Christmas Card, The Little City of Hope, The Wonderful Life, Little Women, Anne of Green Gables, Little Lord Fauntleroy, Peter Pan…Related source material

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