LAURA INGALLS WILDER

You venture into the unknown land because that is where your heart will take you. In the end, it is not what you want to do, it is something you have to do.

LAURA INGALLS WILDER

Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.

LAURA INGALLS WILDER

Writings to Young Women from Laura Ingalls Wilder: On Wisdom and Virtues

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As the years pass, I am coming more and more to understand that it is the common, everyday blessings of our common everyday lives for which we should be particularly grateful. They are the things that fill our lives with comfort and our hearts with gladness -- just the pure air to breathe and the strength to breath it; just warmth and shelter and home folks; just plain food that gives us strength; the bright sunshine on a cold day; and a cool breeze when the day is warm.

LAURA INGALLS WILDER

The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong. I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.

LAURA INGALLS WILDER

As you read my stories of long ago I hope you will remember that things truly worthwhile and that will give you happiness are the same now as they were then. It is not the things you have that make you happy. It is love and kindness and helping each other and just plain being good.

LAURA INGALLS WILDER
On The Banks of Plum Creek

She heard Pa shouting,"Jiminy crickets! It's raining fish-hooks and hammer handles!"

LAURA INGALLS WILDER

A good laugh overcomes more difficulties and dissipates more dark clouds than any other one thing.