“I hope no great sorrow ever will come to you, Anne, said Gilbert, who could not connect the idea of sorrow with the vivid, joyous creature beside him, unwitting that those who can soar to the highest heights can also plunge to the deepest depths, and that the natures which enjoy most keenly are those which also suffer most sharply.” JoySorrow Book:Anne of the Island: The Classic Anne of Green Gables Series, Book 3 Source: Anne of the Island: The Classic Anne of Green Gables Series, Book 3
“Doesn't Mr. Allan preach magnificent sermons? Mrs. Lynde says he is improving every day and the first thing we know some city church will gobble him up and then we'll be left and have to turn to and break in another green peacher. But I don't see the use of meeting trouble halfway, do you, Marilla? I think it would be better just to enjoy Mr. Allan while we have him.” JoyGratitudeMindfulnessInner PeacePresentPresence Of Mind Book:Anne of Green Gables Source: Anne of Green Gables