…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
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
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'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,… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
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
“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
