Jean Webster
Born: 01-01-1876
Jean Webster was an American author and playwright, best known for her novel "Daddy-Long-Legs." Born in 1876, she was the grandniece of Mark Twain. Webster's works often focused on themes of women's independence and social reform. Her writing is characterized by wit and humor, appealing to both young and adult audiences. Webster's influence continues to be felt in the realm of children's literature and early 20th-century American fiction.
Book summaries for books written by Jean Webster
Quotes
Don't you believe that there is some one who could be happy with you, if you only tried?
You can't help being in love, and you always know when you are.
You are never happy until you try to please.
If one is going to be a fool, one should be the best possible fool.
It's a mistake to be so serious, Judy. Life is really very jolly.
You don't know how much you can stand until you try.
There is something splendid about the way you hold your head.
Love isn't a thing that can be given or taken away; it is something that you can only share.
A person is never happy until she is making progress.
The only way to keep your soul alive is to keep stretching it.
Don't let yesterday use up too much of today.
There's always plenty of trouble in the world; why go out hunting for it?