…that's what old people are here for, — else their experience is of little use. — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
When we make little sacrifices we like to have them appreciated, at least… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“Now I am beginning to live a little and feel less like a sick oyster at low tide.” — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
It takes very little fire to make a great deal of smoke nowadays, and notoriety is not real glory. — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
There is very little real liberty in the world; even those who seem freest are often the most tightly bound. Law, custom,… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
So she doesn't call desertion, poverty, and hard work troubles? She's a brave little girl, and I shall be proud to know… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
And when they went away, leaving comfort behind, I think there were not in all the city four merrier people than the… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
I've learned to check the hasty words that rise to my lips, and when I feel that they mean to break out… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
I'll try to be what Father loves to call me, a 'little woman,' and not be rough and wild but do my… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
I shall keep my book on the table here, and read a little every morning as soon as I wake, for I… — 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
…tomorrow was her birthday, and she was thinking how fast the years went by, how old she was getting, and how little… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
Jo's breath gave out here, and wrapping her head in the paper, she bedewed her little story with a few natural tears,… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
You have a good many little gifts and virtues, but there is no need of parading them, for conceit spoils the finest… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
There is very little real liberty in the world; even those who seem freest are often the most tightly bound. Law, custom, public opinion, fear or shame make slaves of us all, as you will find when you try your experiment," said Tempest with a bitter smile. Law and custom I know nothing of, public opinion I despise, and shame… — 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… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
I’m not like the rest of you; I never made any plans about what I’d do when I grew up; I never… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
There are many Beths in the world, shy and quiet, sitting in corners till needed, and living for others so cheerfully that… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
The thought that, insignificant as she was, she yet might do some good, made her very careful of her acts and words,… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
If you dear little girls would only learn what real beauty is, and not pinch and starve and bleach yourselves out so,… — 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… — 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 wide walk, bordered with palms, flowers, and tropical shrubs, is bounded on one side by the sea, on the other by the grand drive, lined with hotels and villas, while beyond lie orange orchards and 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 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
