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Quote by Lucy Maud Montgomery

“Because when you are imagining, you might as well imagine something worth while.”

Work

'Anne of Green Gables' is a beloved children's novel by L.M. Montgomery. The story revolves around Anne Shirley, a young girl with a vivid imagination and a strong sense of justice. After being mistakenly sent to live with the spinster sisters Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert on Prince Edward Island, Anne quickly becomes a beloved member of the family. The novel is filled with her mischievous antics, her deep friendships, and her quest to find her place in the world. It is celebrated for its warmth, humor, and its exploration of themes such as identity, imagination, and the importance of family. more

Author

Lucy Maud Montgomery

Lucy Maud Montgomery was a Canadian author renowned for her children's literature, particularly the 'Anne of Green Gables' series. Her works are celebrated for their refreshing style and profound insights into human nature. more

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Source: Dark Lover: A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood

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Source: Mark Twain's Own Autobiography: The Chapters from the North American Review

“Knowledge is devalued when it becomes too generally known”

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“His heart was like a sensitive plant, that opens for a moment in the sunshine, but curls up and shrinks into itself at the slightest touch of the finger, or the lightest breath of wind.”