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But let me not hate and despise myself too much for these feelings; I know them to be wrong—that is a great step gained; I shall strive to overcome them.

I am never discouraged by absence of good. I never can be argued into hopelessness.

But I did not dream that that interview would be the door through which I should pass from darkness into light, from isolation to friendship, companionship, knowledge, love.

I slip back many times, I fall, I stand still, I run against the edge of hidden obstacles, I lose my temper and find it again and keep it better, I trudge on, I gain a little, I feel encouraged, I get more eager and climb higher and begin to see the widening horizon.

The greatest achievement was at first and for a time a dream.

I will try, Mother, I truly will. But you must help me, remind me, and keep me from flying out.

It’s highly virtuous to say we’ll be good, but we can’t do it all at once, and it takes a long pull, a strong pull, and a pull all together before some of us even get our feet set in the right way.

Write something for us, and never mind the rest of the world. Try it, dear. I’m sure it would do you good, and please us very much.

All sorts of mornings are interesting, don’t you think? You don’t know what’s going to happen through the day, and there’s so much scope for imagination.

I make so many mistakes. But then just think of all the mistakes I don’t make, although I might.

But have you ever noticed one encouraging thing about me, Marilla? I never make the same mistake twice.

Marilla, isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?

Anne’s horizons had closed in since the night she had sat there after coming home from Queen’s; but if the path set before her feet was to be narrow she knew that flowers of quiet happiness would bloom along it.

It has a fascination of its own, that bend, Marilla. I wonder how the road beyond it goes--what there is of green glory and soft, checkered light and shadows--what new landscapes--what new beauties--what curves and hills and valleys further on.

But what, to our eyes, may seem hopeless failure is often but the dawning of a greater success.

Failure is often the rock-bottom foundation of real success.

Failure is often the turning-point, the pivot of circumstance that swings us to higher levels.

High ideals, noble efforts will make seeming failures but trifles, they need not dishearten us; they should prove sources of new strength.

Life is a successive unfolding of success from failure.

Life is not really what comes to us, but what we get from it.

Many of our failures sweep us to greater heights of success, than we ever hoped for in our wildest dreams.

Believe that life is done testing you and will start giving you more than it took away from you. The wait might have been long but it's about to be over now.

If things didn't go as planned, it doesn't mean you failed. If everything doesn't work out, that doesn't make life less meaningful. Great people also make mistakes. They just learn from it and never quit. Some of your darkest chapters will lead you to the most sparkling chapters.

Life is beautiful. There are a few hiccups on the road but you have always been a warrior. You demonstrated courage in all the tough times. You can do it again. The spectacular view at the end of trials will be worth all your efforts. Unexpected blessings await.

Your struggles are making way for rewards. Something awesome is lined up for you. Believe that the best blessings you can receive will show up. Time is not running out. The future holds more gifts than the grief held in the past. You aren't too late for your dreams.