“ 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… Louisa May Alcott
“ …what splendid dreams young people build upon a word, and how bitter is the pain when the bright bubbles burst. Louisa May Alcott
“ Jo had learned that hearts, like flowers, cannot be rudely handled, but must open naturally… Louisa May Alcott
“ What lady do you think prettiest? Said Sallie.Margaret.Which do you like the best? Louisa May Alcott
“ I think this power of living in our children is one of the sweetest things in the world… Louisa May Alcott
“ It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women. Louisa May Alcott
“ 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. Louisa May Alcott
“ 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. Louisa May Alcott
“ 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. Louisa May Alcott
“ …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. Louisa May Alcott
“ 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. Louisa May Alcott
“ 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. Louisa May Alcott
“ 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… Louisa May Alcott
“ 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… Louisa May Alcott
