Quotes from Heaven to Betsy

Maud Hart Lovelace ·  368 pages

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“And yet, even as she spoke, she knew that she did not wish to come back. not to stay, not to live. She loved the little yellow cottage more than she loved any place on earth. but she was through with it except in her memories. ”
― Maud Hart Lovelace, quote from Heaven to Betsy


“You might as well learn right now, you two, that the poorest guide you can have in life is what people will say.”
― Maud Hart Lovelace, quote from Heaven to Betsy


“What would life be like without her writing? Writing filled her life with beauty and mystery, gave it life...and promise.”
― Maud Hart Lovelace, quote from Heaven to Betsy


“That's the way you have to be with boys," said Betsy. "Beam about their old football when you're dying to know whether they're going to take you to a party.”
― Maud Hart Lovelace, quote from Heaven to Betsy


“... the poorest guide you can have in life is what people will say.”
― Maud Hart Lovelace, quote from Heaven to Betsy



About the author

Maud Hart Lovelace
Born place: in Mankato, MN, The United States
Born date April 25, 1892
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