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Dear love Quote by Louisa May Alcott

“Give them all of my dear love and a kiss. Tell them I think of them by day, pray for them by night, and find my best comfort in their affection at all times. A year seems very long to wait before I see them, but remind them that while we wait we may all work, so that these hard days need not be…” quote by Louisa May Alcott
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““Give them all of my dear love and a kiss. Tell them I think of them by day, pray for them by night, and find my best comfort in their affection at all times. A year seems very long to wait before I see them, but remind them that while we wait we may all work, so that these hard days need not be wasted. I know they will remember all I said to them, that they will be loving children to you, will do their duty faithfully, fight their bosom enemies bravely, and conquer themselves so beautifully that when I come back to them I may be fonder and prouder than ever of my little women.””

Louisa May Alcott

About This Quote

Source Book: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, 1868

A heartfelt message urging love, prayer, and purposeful work during separation, emphasizing growth and mutual support.

In simple terms: Love, prayer, and work keep bonds strong while apart.

Key Takeaway

Stay connected through love and purposeful action.

Themes

love faith resilience family growth

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

epistolary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • long-distance relationships
  • family separation
  • military deployment
  • missionary work

Key Concepts

spirituality duty emotional support

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you maintain intimacy across distance?
  • What role does purposeful work play in coping?
A Different Perspective

May feel overly sentimental for some readers.

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