We go lightheartedly on our way, never thinking that by a careless word or two we may have altered the whole course of human lives, for some person will take our advice and use it.
LAURA INGALLS WILDERThe uplift of a fearless heart will help us over barriers.
More Laura Ingalls Wilder Quotes
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There the wild animals wandered and fed as though they were in a pasture that stretched much farther than a man could see, and there were no settlers. Only Indians lived there.
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There is a spirit in every home, a sort of composite spirit composed of the thoughts and feelings of the members of the family as a composite photograph is formed of the features of different individuals.
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These happy golden years are passing by, these happy golden years.
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Remember well, and bear in mind, a constant friend is hard to find.
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The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.
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We heap up around us things that we do not need as the crow makes piles of glittering pebbles.
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There’s no great loss without some small gain.
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The days have never been long enough to do the things I would like to do. Every year has held more of interest than the year before.
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It is not the things you have that make you happy. It is love and kindness and helping each other and just plain being good.
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This earthly life is a battle,’ said Ma. ‘If it isn’t one thing to contend with, it’s another. It always has been so, and it always will be. The sooner you make up your mind to that, the better off you are, and more thankful for your pleasures.
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Never bet your money on another man’s game.
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It is the simple things of life that make living worthwhile, the sweet fundamental things such as love and duty, work and rest, and living close to nature.
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It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.
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Courage and kindness, loyalty, truth, and helpfulness are always the same and always needed.
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That which is the wonder of one age is the commonplace of the next.
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