By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Lucy Maud Montgomery, best known for the 1908 children’s classic “Anne of Green Gables,” penned several books about the redheaded Anne Shirley and her family. This quote comes from the eighth installment in the series, 1921’s “Rilla of Ingleside,”which details the coming-of-age of Anne’s youngest daughter, the teenaged Rilla Blythe. The night before her beloved brother Walter leaves for World War I, a sleepless Rilla is overcome by the depth of her emotions. In that moment, Montgomery describes Rilla’s soul as becoming “the soul of a woman in its capacity for suffering, for strength, for endurance.” Montgomery’s eloquent words remind us that regardless of age, we can experience profound emotional and spiritual transformation when confronted with life’s challenges.
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Truman Capote
The Best Quotes To Use in Wedding Toasts, Cards, and Vows
Add a Dash of Laughter to Your Day With These Cooking Quotes
13 Reminders To Have Faith in Yourself
9 Quotes That Define Intersectionality
15 Quotes for Every Meal of the Day
Leonardo da Vinci’s Advice for a Fulfilling Life
Quotes To Help You Mourn and Move Forward From a Relationship
14 Hilarious Haikus
13 Quotes To Help You Move On From Past Loves
12 Quotes for When You’re Feeling Overstimulated