"A Lantern in Her Hand" Quotes
A woman reflects on her life as a pioneer on the Nebraska plains.
historical fiction | 251 pages | Published in NaN
Quotes
The hours with the baby were the most precious hours of all.
She had learned that life is what one makes it, and the joy is in the making.
She had no time for tears, but sometimes she found time to laugh.
She had discovered that when one must do a thing, it is better to do it quickly.
She realized that her children were not only hers but also themselves.
She had come to know that there was no greater happiness than a contented mind.
She saw that life was filled with many kinds of beauty, and one must look for it.
She had learned that the only way to avoid disappointments is to never have hopes.
She discovered that it was possible to be alone without feeling lonely.
She knew that every life had its sorrows, but every life also had its joys.
