5 Quotes About Anne Shirley

Anne Shirley is one of the most well-loved characters in Canadian literature. She remains a beacon of hope and inspiration for girls and young women everywhere. From the books to the movies, Anne has captured the hearts of many people. Check out our collection of sweet, funny, and uplifting Anne Shirley quotes for some good morning inspiration.

Gilbert, I'm afraid I'm scandalously in love with you.
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Gilbert, I'm afraid I'm scandalously in love with you. L.m. Montgomery
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Anne, look here. Can’t we be good friends?” For a moment Anne hesitated. She had an odd, newly awakened consciousness under all her outraged dignity that the half-shy, half-eager expression in Gilbert’s hazel eyes was something that was very good to see. Her heart gave a quick, queer little beat. But the bitterness of her old grievance promptly stiffened up her wavering determination. That scene of two years before flashed back into her recollection as vividly as if it had taken place yesterday. Gilbert had called her “carrots” and had brought about her disdain before the whole school. Her resentment, which to other and older people might be as laughable as its cause, was in no whit allayed and softened by time seemingly. She hated Gilbert Blythe! She would never forgive him! . L.m. Montgomery
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But you have such dimples, " said Anne, smiling affectionately into the pretty, vivacious face so near her own. "Lovely dimples, like little dents in cream. I have given up all hope of dimples. My dimple-dream will never come true; but so many of my dreams have that I mustn't complain. Am I all ready now? L.m. Montgomery
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Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world L.m. Montgomery