“None of us ever do,” said Mrs. Allan with a sigh. “But then, Anne, you know what Lowell says, ‘Not failure but low aim is crime.’ We must have ideals and try to live up to them, even if we never quite succeed. Life would be a sorry business without them. With them it’s grand and great. Hold fast to your ideals, Anne.”
'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