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

- Johanna Spyri

Anger makes us all stupid.

- Johanna Spyri

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 …

- Johanna Spyri

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

- Johanna Spyri

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 …

- 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.

- Johanna Spyri

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 do…

- Johanna Spyri

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

- Johanna Spyri

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

- Johanna Spyri