My father taught in the wise way which unfolds what lies in the child — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“I know I do—teaching those tiresome children nearly all day, when I'm longing to enjoy myself at home," began Meg, in the… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“Mrs March knew that experience was an excellent teacher, and, when it was possible, she left her children to learn alone the… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
…for no matter how lost and soiled and worn-out wandering sons may be, mothers can forgive and forget every thing as they… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“No, dear, but speaking of Father reminded me how much I miss him, how much I owe him, and how faithfully I… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“play. "A wonderful picture of home life, only we don't have such homes," said a big, prosperous-looking man to his wife, with… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
The small hopes and plans and pleasures of children should be tenderly respected by grown-up people, and never rudely thwarted or ridiculed. — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“. . . children should draw [a husband & wife] nearer than ever, not separate you, as if they were all yours,… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“There were six dolls to be taken up and dressed every morning, for Beth was a child still, and loved her pets… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“…no person, no matter how vivid an imagination he may have, can invent anything half so droll as the freaks and fancies… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
Dear me! If only men and women would trust, understand and help as my children do, what a capital place `the world… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
I think this power of living in our children is one of the sweetest things in the world… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“I sell my children, and though they feed me, they don't love me as hers do.” — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“An old maid, that’s what I’m to be. A literary spinster, with a pen for a spouse, a family of stories for… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
In the midst of her tears came the thought, "When people are in danger, they ask God to save them;" and, slipping… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
It takes so little to make a child happy, that it is a pity in a world full of sunshine and pleasant… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“I shall never 'go and marry' anyone," observed Meg, walking on with great dignity while the others followed, laughing, whispering, skipping stones,… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
Beth could not reason upon or explain the faith that gave her courage and patience to give up life, and cheerfully wait… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
Fathers and mothers are too absorbed in business and housekeeping to study their children, and cherish that sweet and natural confidence which… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“Up in the garret, where Jo's unquiet wanderings ended, stood four little wooden chests in a row, each marked with its owner's… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
It is never too early to try and plant [good principles] in a child, and never too late to cultivate them in… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“It is often said that there should be no death or grief in children's stories. It is not wise to dwell on… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
…she rejoiced as only mothers can in the good fortunes of their children. — 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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“Tired of my own company, I suppose, now I've seen so much better.” — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
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 Image
“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 Image
