Ann Brashares Quotes

I've had many, many loves. I always feel that something wonderful is going to happen. And it always does.

No matter how old you are, there's always something good to look forward to.

To have my mind racing and my heart beating fast over glorious possibilities is very close to the summit of life experience for me.

I have plenty to look forward to, I'm sure.

The greatest joys are found not only in what we do and feel, but also in what we hope for.

Hope is the most exciting thing there is in life.

"Oh, Marilla, looking forward to things is half the pleasure of them," exclaimed Anne. "You mayn't get the things themselves; but nothing can prevent you from having the fun of looking forward to them. Mrs. Lynde says, 'Blessed are they who expect nothing for they shall not be disappointed.' But I think it would be worse to expect nothing than to be disappointed.".

Be happy in anticipation of what's coming.

We live in a world where joy is possible, love is possible, happiness is possible; where all things are possible, if we're willing to take the time, take a chance, take a breath and step off the edge of everything that is for the sake of everything that might be.

When I'm walking along in the street, I always feel that around the corner,there is something wonderful waiting for me. That's my attitude.

For me optimism is two lovers walking into the sunset arm in arm. Or maybe into the sunrise - whatever appeals to you.

A hush is over everything, Silent as women wait for love; The world is waiting for the spring.

The year hasn't started yet and it's already been the best I've ever had.

As Daddy said, life is 95 percent anticipation.

If we had no hope - for a cure, for winning the lottery, for falling in love, for the end of war, for being free of abuse, or for having food, warmth, clothing, and shelter - we would have no reason to go on. What you hope for doesn't matter, but rather the essence of hope itself.

Today a new sun rises for me; everything lives, everything is animated, everything seems to speak to me of my passion, everything invites me to cherish it.

I'm really looking forward to seeing what life brings to me.

When a girl finally texts me back, that ding on the phone is like an angel singing.

Charisma's good every night. Something special is always about to happen. You've got to believe it.

It's a great time to be alive.

I am very excited about the future.

From where I sit now, I like the looks of tomorrow.

Is there anything better than to be longing for something, when you know it is within reach?

Man's real life is happy, chiefly because he is ever expecting that it soon will be so.

The hours we pass with happy prospects in view are more pleasing than those crowded with fruition.