Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables quotes
Memorable lines from Anne of Green Gables, word for word as they are lettered in the graphic novel. Page numbers refer to the graphic novel.
Key lines, in story order
“Matthew Cuthbert is up to something.”
Page 3 · Rachel Lynde observes Matthew Cuthbert's unexpected journey in astonishment. “That isn't Barry's Pond. It's the Lake of Shining Waters.”
Page 8 · Anne names the Lake of Shining Waters and catches her first glimpse of Green Gables. “I'll take her off your hands. She looks like she'd work hard.”
Page 15 · Mrs. Blewett offers to take Anne, triggering Marilla's protective instincts. “I have been terribly bad and ungrateful, Mrs. Lynde, and I am broken-hearted over it!”
Page 22 · Anne's melodramatic apology wins over Mrs. Rachel Lynde. “You will stay in this room until you confess.”
Page 28 · Marilla bars Anne from the picnic unless she confesses. “I'm awful sorry I made fun of your hair, Anne. I didn't mean to vex you.”
Page 34 · Anne is humiliated by Mr. Phillips and rejects Gilbert's attempt to apologize. “I know what to do. Mrs. Thomas's twins had croup three times.”
Page 40 · Anne saves Minnie May's life through skilled nursing care. “It isn't black... it's green! A queer, dull, bronzy green!”
Page 50 · Anne dyes her hair green with peddler's dye. “I will lie in the boat and drift down to Camelot, and you must push me off.”
Page 56 · Anne plays the Lily Maid Elaine adrift in an old rowboat. “Gilbert was her rival, but she could not help admiring his intellect.”
Page 63 · Anne and Gilbert compete fiercely for academic dominance. “The Avery Scholarship is my only chance to go to Redmond College.”
Page 69 · Anne dedicates herself to winning the Avery Scholarship at Queen's. “God's in his heaven, all's right with the world.”
Page 82 · Anne reflects on the quiet joy and endless possibilities of her life.
Quotes by character
“You won't have to sell Green Gables! I'm not going to Redmond. I'm staying here to take care of you.”
Anne Shirley, page 78 
“We've decided to keep you, Anne, provided you try to be a good girl.”
Marilla Cuthbert, page 18 
“She's a real nice little thing, Marilla. It's a pity to send her back when she's so set on staying.”
Matthew Cuthbert, page 12 
“Never! I could never love another bosom friend as I love you!”
Diana Barry, page 38 
“We were born to be good friends, Anne. You've thwarted destiny long enough.”
Gilbert Blythe, page 81 
“Puffed sleeves! You leave it to me, Matthew. I'll pick the prettiest soft blue gloria cloth and make puffs fit for a queen!”
Mrs. Rachel Lynde, page 53 
“Don't cry, Anne. It was just a mistake, and you are such a dear girl.”
Mrs. Allan, page 43 
“Well! You are certainly the most extraordinary child I have ever encountered.”
Aunt Josephine Barry, page 45 
“I was wrong about you, Anne. You saved my baby's life, and you and Diana can be friends forever.”
Mrs. Barry, page 41 
“You have a fine mind, Anne, and you can easily pass the Queen's entrance exams. I am forming an advanced class to prepare.”
Miss Stacy, page 62 
“Stand before the blackboard for the rest of the afternoon so all may witness your disgrace.”
Mr. Phillips, page 34 
“I dare you to walk the ridgepole of Mr. Barry's roof, Anne Shirley!”
Josie Pye, page 46
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