--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Mrs. Allan has a lovely smile; she has…" description: "\"“Mrs. Allan has a lovely smile; she has such EXQUISITE dimples in her cheeks. I wish I had dimples in my cheeks, Marilla. I'm not half so skinny as I w..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/709/l-m-montgomery-567_quote_mrs-allan-has-a-lovely-smile-she-has-suc_1924345.jpg" --- # Mrs. Allan has a lovely smile; she has such EXQUISITE… ![“Mrs. Allan has a lovely smile; she has such EXQUISITE dimples in her cheeks. I wish I had dimples in my cheeks, Marilla. I'm not half so skinny as I was when I came here, but I have no dimples yet. If I had perhaps I could influence people for good.” quote by L.M. Montgomery](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/709/l-m-montgomery-567_quote_mrs-allan-has-a-lovely-smile-she-has-suc_1924345.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/709/l-m-montgomery-567_quote_mrs-allan-has-a-lovely-smile-she-has-suc_1924345.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/709/l-m-montgomery-567_quote_mrs-allan-has-a-lovely-smile-she-has-suc_1924345.jpg) > ““Mrs. Allan has a lovely smile; she has such EXQUISITE dimples in her cheeks. I wish I had dimples in my cheeks, Marilla. I'm not half so skinny as I was when I came here, but I have no dimples yet. If I had perhaps I could influence people for good.”” [L.M. Montgomery](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/l-m-montgomery/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character envies physical traits, believing they could help influence others positively. **In simple terms:** Desire for charming features to affect others. Key Takeaway Accept yourself, find influence beyond looks. Themes self‑esteem appearance influence Mood reflective hopeful Type literary inspirational When to use this quote - personal development - confidence building - social interaction - writing dialogue Key Concepts social psychology self‑acceptance Questions to Reflect On - What non‑physical qualities can you develop? - How can you influence others authentically? 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