If I read a book that impresses me, I have to take myself firmly in hand before I mix with other people; otherwise they would think my mind rather queer."

Who would ever think that so much can go on in the soul of a young girl?

"Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands."

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.

"I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart."