“Perhaps it would have been better if he had killed me; my life is spoilt.” — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“On, I don't think I'm a genius!' cried Josie, growing calm and sober as she listened to the melodious voice and looked… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“…I wanted to show that the mother was the heroine as soon as possible. I'm tired of love-sick girls and runaway wives.… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“…trying to extinguish the brilliant hopes that blazed up a word of encouragement.” — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“That was all I wanted!" whispered Polly, in a tone which caused him to feel that the race of angels was not… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“Rome took all the vanity out of me, for after seeing the wonders there, I felt too insignificant to live, and gave… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“…if men and women would only trust, understand, and help one another as my children do, what a capital place the world… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“And mother-like, Mrs. Jo forgot the threatened chastisement in tender lamentations over the happy scapegrace…” — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“…he stood behind her, tall and pale, like the ghost of his former self…” — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“…feeling as if all the happiness and support of their lives was about to be taken from them.” — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“…had an hour of silent agony that aged him more than years of happy life could have done.” — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“I don't see why God made any night; day is so much pleasanter…” — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“…and Aunt Jo retired, satisfied with the success of her last trap to catch a sunbeam.” — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“…Jo valued the letter more than the money, because it was encouraging, and after years of effort it was so pleasant to… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
