“The girls put their wits to work, and - necessity being the mother of invention - made whatever they needed.” — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
What do girls do who haven't any mothers to help them through their troubles? — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“We've got Father and Mother, and each other," said Beth contentedly from her corner.” — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
My father taught in the wise way which unfolds what lies in the child — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
Happy is the son whose faith in his mother remains unchallenged. — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“My Jo, you may say anything to your mother, for it is my greatest happiness and pride to feel that my girls… — 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
Your father, Jo. He never loses patience, never doubts or complains, but always hopes, and works and waits so cheerfully that one… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
Mothers can forgive anything! Tell me all, and be sure that I will never let you go, though the whole world should… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“Each of you told what your burden was just now, except Beth. I rather think she hasn't got any," said her mother.… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“I agree not to expect anything from Mother or you, but I do want to buy Undine and Sintran for myself. I've… — 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
“Doing nicely, sir." And off went Jo, talking very fast, as she told all about the Hummels, in whom her mother had… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“I don't believe any of you suffer as I do," cried Amy, "for you don't have to go to school with impertinent… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“They always looked back before turning the corner, for their mother was always at the window to nod and smile, and wave… — 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
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
The girls gave their hearts into their mother's keeping-their souls into their father's; and to both parents, who lived and labored so… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“I almost wish I hadn't any conscience, it's so inconvenient. If I didn't care about doing right, and didn't feel uncomfortable when… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“This is the first duty of parents, and no false delicacy should keep them from the watchful care, the gentle warning, which… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“Ah, Jo, instead of wishing that, thank God that 'Father and Mother were particular', and pity from your heart those who have… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“Now the day is done, Now the shepherd sun Drives his white flocks from the sky; Now the flowers rest On their… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“My child, the troubles and temptations of your life are beginning, and may be many; but you can overcome and outlive them… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“He never loses patience, never doubts or complains, but always hopes, and works and waits so cheerfully that one is ashamed to… — 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
“Her father's old books were all she could command, and these she wore out with much reading. Inheriting his refined tastes, she… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“And Polly did n't think she had done much; but it was one of the little things which are always waiting to… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“Nobody spoke for a minute; then Meg said in an altered tone, "You know the reason Mother proposed not having any presents… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
...the love, respect, and confidence of my children was the sweetest reward I could receive for my efforts to be the woman… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“I think it was so splendid in Father to go as a chaplain when he was too old to be drafted, and… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
...and clung more closely to the dear human love, from which our Father never means us to be weaned, but through which… — 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
Father asked us what was God's noblest work. Anna said men, but I said babies. Men are often bad, but babies never… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
[Jo to her mother] I knew there was mischief brewing. I felt it and now it's worse than I imagined. I just… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“We never are too old for this, my dear, because it is a play we are playing all the time in one… — 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
“For in that sad yet happy hour, she had learned not only the bitterness of remorse and despair, but the sweetness of… — Louisa May Alcott Copy Share Image
“Mother didn't say anything about our money, and she won't wish us to give up everything. Let's each buy what we want,… — 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
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