Quotes from These Happy Golden Years

“These happy golden years are passing by, these happy golden years.”
― Laura Ingalls Wilder, quote from These Happy Golden Years

“I declare to goodness, I don't know but sometimes I believe in women's rights. If women were voting and making laws, I believe they'd have better sense. (Mrs. McKee to Laura, regarding homesteading laws)”
― Laura Ingalls Wilder, quote from These Happy Golden Years

“So to the end when life’s dim shadows fall,                  Love will be found the sweetest song of all.”
― Laura Ingalls Wilder, quote from These Happy Golden Years

“God hates a coward."
I don't actually believe this is true. But it's something to aim for.”
― Laura Ingalls Wilder, quote from These Happy Golden Years

“Nothing anywhere could be better than being at home with the home folks, she was sure.”
― Laura Ingalls Wilder, quote from These Happy Golden Years

“Golden years are passing by,                  Happy, happy golden years,                  Passing on the wings of time,                  These happy golden years.                  Call them back as they go by,                  Sweet their memories are,                  Oh, improve them as they fly,                  These happy golden years.” Laura’s”
― Laura Ingalls Wilder, quote from These Happy Golden Years

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