“ 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
“ I thought of all the summer evenings I'd spent sitting in the chairs under the trees beside the trailer, reading books that helped me escape Creek View, at least for a little while. Magical kingdoms,… Heather Demetrios
“ 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
“ 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
“ …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
“ 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
“ 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
“ …books are always good company if you have the right sort. Let me pick out some for you.' And Mrs. Jo made a bee-line to the well-laden shelves, which were the joy of her heart and the comfort of her… Louisa May Alcott
“ If all literary women had such thoughtful angels for husbands, they would live longer and write more. Perhaps that wouldn't be such a blessing to the world though, as most of us write too much now,' s… Louisa May Alcott
“ I don't believe fine young ladies enjoy themselves a bit more than we do, in spite of our burned hair, old gowns, one glove apiece, and tight slippers that sprain our ankles when we are silly enough t… Louisa May Alcott
