Don't be very frightened, Marilla. I was walking the ridge-pole and I …

Lucy Maud Montgomery
394 citations
Don't be very frightened, Marilla. I was walking the ridge-pole and I fell off. I suspect I have sprained my ankle. But, Marilla, I might have broken my neck. Let us look on the bright side of things. ✨ Lucy Maud Montgomery (1994). Anne of Green Gables, p.172, Wordsworth Editions
Hope
31

More Author Quotes

She had a way of embroidering life with stars. ✨ Lucy Maud Montgomery (2016). Chronicles of Avonlea, Xist Publishing
But she had long ago learned that when she wandered into the realm of fancy she must go alone. The way to it was by an enchanted path where not even her dearest might follow her. ✨ Lucy Maud Montgome … ▶
Houses are like people - some you like and some you don't like - and once in a while there is one you love. ✨ Lucy Maud Montgomery (2016). The Complete Novels of Lucy Maud Montgomery - 20 Titles in O … ▶
I can't help flying up on the wings of anticipation. It's as glorious as soaring through a sunset... almost pays for the thud.
I've done my best, and I begin to understand what is meant by 'the joy of strife'. Next to trying and winning, the best thing is trying and failing. ✨ Lucy Maud Montgomery (2016). Anne of Green Gable … ▶

Don't be very frightened, Marilla. I was walking the ridge-pole and I fell off. I suspect I have sprained my ankle. But, Marilla, I might have broken my neck. Let us look on the bright side of things. ✨ Lucy Maud Montgomery (1994). Anne of Green Gables, p.172, Wordsworth Editions

More Author Quotes

Most Cited Authors

The Best Quotes

Most Liked Authors

Curated Author Quotes