Natasha

“It isn't what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.”
― Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility

“Studies show that aggressively expressing anger doesn't relieve anger but amplifies it. On the other hand, not expressing anger often allows it to disappear without leaving ugly traces.”
― Gretchen Rubin, The Happiness Project

“Marilla, what if I fail!'
'You'll hardly fail completely in one day and there's plenty more days coming,' said Marilla.”
― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea

“I'm so glad you're here, Anne,' said Miss Lavendar, nibbling at her candy. 'If you weren't I should be blue…very blue…almost navy blue. Dreams and make-believes are all very well in the daytime and the sunshine, but when dark and storm come they fail to satisfy. One wants real things then. But you don't know this…seventeen never knows it. At seventeen dreams do satisfy because you think the realities are waiting for you further on.”
― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea