Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?
L. M. Montgomery Anne of Green Gables, Chapter XXI (1908)
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When and why it was written
- When
- From Anne of Green Gables, published in 1908.
- Why
- Anne says it after a day of mishaps, including a cake flavoured with liniment.
What it means
Anne's line is the spirit of a fresh page. Yesterday's mistakes are real, and tomorrow has none yet.
It is one of the most loved sentences in children's literature for good reason.
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