I'd rather take coffee than compliments just now.
Rome took all the vanity out of me, for after seeing the wonders there, I felt too insignificant to live, and gave up all my foolish hopes in despair.Why should you, with so much energy and talent?Tha...
…what splendid dreams young people build upon a word, and how bitter is the pain when the bright bubbles burst.
What lady do you think prettiest? Said Sallie.Margaret.Which do you like the best?
…for action is always easier than quiet waiting.
…notoriety is not real glory.
Jo had learned that hearts, like flowers, cannot be rudely handled, but must open naturally…
I think this power of living in our children is one of the sweetest things in the world…
It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women.
It's lovely to see people so happy.
I'm happy as I am, and love my liberty too well to be in a hurry to give it up for any mortal man.
I do like men who come out frankly and own that they are not gods.
Laurie, you’re an angel! How shall I ever thank you?Fly at me again; I rather like it, said Laurie, looking mischievous, a thing he had not done for a fortnight.
Is that my boy?’As sure as this is my girl!
Love Jo all your days, if you choose, but don't let it spoil you, for it's wicked to throw away so many good gifts because you can't have the one you want.
When Laurie said 'Good-by', he whispered significantly, It won't do a bit of good, Jo. My eye is on you; so mind what you do, or I'll come and bring you home.
I almost wish I hadn't any conscience; its so inconvenient. If I didn't care about doing right and didn't feel uncomfortable when doing wrong, I should get on capitally. I can't help wishing sometimes...
…I wanted to show that the mother was the heroine as soon as possible. I'm tired of love-sick girls and runaway wives. We'll prove that there's romance in old women also.
The youngest, aged twelve, could not conceal her disappointment, and turned away, feeling as so many of us have felt when we discover that our idols are very extraordinary men and women.
On, I don't think I'm a genius!' cried Josie, growing calm and sober as she listened to the melodious voice and looked into the expressive face that filled her with confidence, so strong, sincere and...