Wilder - The Little House book of wisdom

Contents If enough people think of a thing and work hard enough at it, I guess its pretty nearly bound to happen, wind and weather permitting. By the Shores of Silver Lake The pleasures of youth pass away, but friendship will blossom forever. Little Town on the Prairie Once you begin being naughty, it is easier to go on and on, and sooner or later something dreadful happens. On the Banks of Plum Creek Have confidence in yourself, thats the only way to make other folks have confidence in you. These Happy Golden Years A storm outdoors is no reason for gloom in the house. On the Banks of Plum Creek There is no comfort anywhere for anyone who dreads to go home. Little Town on the Prairie Good weather never lasts forever on this earth. Little House on the Prairie To win anything, we must have the ambition to do so. These Happy Golden Years We must not accept hospitality without making some return. On the Banks of Plum Creek Wed never get anything fixed to suit us if we waited for things to suit us before we started. By the Shores of Silver Lake The trouble with organizing a thing is that pretty soon folks get to paying more attention to the organization than to what theyre organized for. Little Town on the Prairie A body makes his own luck, be it good or bad. These Happy Golden Years If you dont want trouble, dont go looking for it. On the Banks of Plum Creek You got to treat folks right or you dont last long in business, not in this country. The Long Winter Theres no great loss without some small gain. Little House on the Prairie The life of the earth comes up with a rush in the springtime. Farmer Boy Now is now. Farmer Boy Now is now.

It can never be a long time ago. Little House in the Big Woods This earthly life is a battle. If it isnt one thing to contend with, its another. It always has been so, and it always will be. The sooner you make up your mind to that, the better off you are, and more thankful for your pleasures. On the Banks of Plum Creek The last time always seems sad, but it isnt really. On the Banks of Plum Creek The last time always seems sad, but it isnt really.

The end of one thing is only the beginning of another. These Happy Golden Years