“I'm so glad you're here, Anne,' said Miss Lavendar, nibbling at her candy. 'If you weren't I should be blue…very blue…almost navy blue. Dreams and make-believes are all very well in the daytime and the sunshine, but when dark and storm come they fail to satisfy. One wants real things then. But you don't know this…seventeen never knows it. At seventeen dreams do satisfy because you think the realities are waiting for you further on.”
'Anne of Avonlea' is a classic novel by L.M. Montgomery that explores themes of imagination, friendship, and personal growth through the eyes of its protagonist, Anne Shirley. The story is set in the late 19th century in the fictional town of Avonlea, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Anne, a young and imaginative orphan, finds herself in a new home and community where she forms deep bonds with her friends and mentors. The novel is known for its charming narrative and Anne's endearing character, capturing the essence of youthful spirit and the beauty of rural life. more
“It's all a question of imagination. Our responsibility begins with the power to imagine.”