John Brooke is acting dreadfully, and Meg likes it! - Louisa May Alcott

Our actions are in our own hands, but the consequences of them are not. Remember that, my dear, and think twice before you do anything.

They did feel it, yet neither spoke of it; for often between ourselves and those nearest and dearest to us there exists a reserve which it is very hard to overcome.

He was a faithful servant, and made himself so valuable to those who employed him that they will find it hard to fill his place. He was a good husband and father, so tender, wise, and thoughtful, that Laurie and I learned much of him, and only knew how well he loved his family, when we discovered all he had done for them, unsuspected and unassisted.