Janet King is a wonderful mother to her family and extended family. Marilla Cuthbert became a mother to Anne, in almost every sense of the word. Mrs. Lynde was a no nonsense mother.
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"If you slam the door in the face of every boy who says something foolish, we'll have to get iron hinges." Janet to Felicty in |
"To despair is to turn your back on God." Marilla to Anne.
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"An old maid like me may not know much about raising a child, but I know a darn sight more than an old bachelor like you." Marilla to Matthew. "Good behavior in the first place is more important than theatrical apologies afterwards." Marilla to Anne. "God does not want you for a fair weather friend." Marilla to Anne. |
"Stuff and nonsense." Marilla's response to anything foolish.
From "Anne of Green Gables"
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"Far be it from me to be backward when praise is due." Rachel congratulating Anne for first place in the Queen's exam. "Pride goes before the fall." Rachel about Anne taking on so much work. |
From "Anne of Green Gables"