It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women. — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“She is putting on airs already," said Laurie, who regarded the idea in the light of a capital joke. "But may I… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“Plato and his disciples approach,' announced irreverent Teddy, as Mr. March came in with several young men and women about him; for… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“Very likely some Mrs Grundy will observe, "I don't believe it, boys will be boys, young men must sow their wild oats,… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
Young men often laugh at the sensible girls whom they secretly respect, and affect to admire the silly ones whom they secretly… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“Very likely some Mrs. Grundy will observe, "I don't believe it, boys will be boys, young men must sow their wild oats,… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“Take some books and read; that’s an immense help; and books are always good company if you have the right sort.” — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share
“At three o'clock in the afternoon, all the fashionable world at Nice may be seen on the Promenade des Anglais—a charming place, for the… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share
“Please could I say one word?" was the question three times repeated before a rough head boobed out from the grotto of books in… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share
“She would make a man of me. She puts strength and courage into me as no one else can. She is unlike any girl… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share
“I read somewhere that every inch of rope used in the British Navy has a strand of red in it, so that wherever a… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share
“Chance words spoken in kindness often help amazingly; and that's what old people are here for -- else their experience is of little use.” — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share
Oft in the silence of the night, When the lonely moon rides high, When wintry winds are whistling, And we hear the owl's shrill… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share
“I'll try and be what he loves to call me, 'a little woman' and not be rough and wild, but do my duty here… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share
“If you feel your value lies in being merely decorative, I fear that someday you might find yourself believing that’s all that you really… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share
“ "I do not ask for any crown But that which all may win; Nor try to conquer any world Except the world within." ” — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share
Some books are so familiar that reading them is like being home again. — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share
