Quotes from Johanna Spyri

Saying good night to the mountains, the sun throws his most beautiful rays to them, that they may not forget him till the morning.

I'll always say my prayers...and if God doesn't answer them at once I shall know it's because He's planning something better for me.

Oh, I wish that God had not given me what I prayed for! It was not so good as I thought.

I want to go about like the light-footed goats.

I'll always say my prayers... and if God doesn't answer them at once I shall know it's because He's planning something better for me.

God certainly knows of some happiness for us which He is going to bring out of the trouble, only we must have patience and not run away. And then all at once something happens and we see clearly ourselves that God has had some good thought in His mind all along; but because we cannot see things beforehand, and only know how dreadfully miserable we are, we think it is always going to be so.

Flowers are made to bloom in the sun and not to be shut up in an apron.

God is good to all of us. He knows what we need better than we do. And just because he thinks it is better not to give you what you want right now doesn't mean he isn't answering you. You shall have what you ask for but not until the right time comes.

We must never forget to pray, and to ask God to remember us when He is arranging things, so that we too may feel safe and have no anxiety about what is going to happen.

Many strange things happen in this world

If you have a sorrow that you cannot tell to anyone, you can go to our Father in Heaven.

Saying good night to the mountains, the sun throws his most beautiful rays to them, that they may not forget him till the morning.

The happiest of all things is when an old friend comes and greets us as in former times; the heart is comforted with the assurance that some day everything that we have loved will be given back

God arranges everything for us, so that we need have no more fear or trouble and may be quite sure that all things will come right in the end.

She is not fashioned for a life among strangers.

Let's enjoy the beautiful things we can see, my dear, and not think about those we cannot.

Because I would rather be with my grandfather on Alp than anywhere on earth.

We must pray to God everyday to show we don't forget that all gifts come from Him. But if some wishes remain unfulfilled we must show our confidence in Him, for He knows best.

Go now and wash yourself first, for the sun will laugh at you if he sees how dirty you are.

God is good to all of us. He knows what we need better than we do. And just because he thinks it is better not to give you what you want right now doesn't mean he isn't answering you. You shall have what you ask for but not until the right time comes." - Grandmamma

The poor child felt like a little bird that is placed in a glittering cage.

It was so lovely, Heidi stood with tears pouring down her cheeks, and thanked God for letting her come home to it again. She could find no words to express her feelings, but lingered until the light began to fade and then ran on.

Her peculiarities must not be punished.

Sometimes I felt as if I could not bear it any longer to be away from you!