Top Louisa May Alcott Quotes

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.

…for action is always easier than quiet waiting.

Jo had learned that hearts, like flowers, cannot be rudely handled, but must open naturally…

…notoriety is not real glory.

I think this power of living in our children is one of the sweetest things in the world…

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,...

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 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.

Let the world know you are alive!

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.

…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.

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...

…but mortal man was helpless there…

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...

Boys don't gush, so I can stand it. The last time I let in a party of girls, one fell into my arms and said, Darling, love me! I wanted to shake her,' answered Mrs. Jo, wiping her pen with energy.

…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...