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

- Johanna Spyri

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

- Johanna Spyri

Many strange things happen in this world

- 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

Anger makes us all stupid.

- Johanna Spyri

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…

- Johanna Spyri

It (nursing) comes more from care than study.

- Johanna Spyri

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.

- 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