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“She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain.”
― Work: A Story of Experience
― Work: A Story of Experience
“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“I like good strong words that mean something…”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“I'd rather take coffee than compliments just now.”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“There are many Beths in the world, shy and quiet, sitting in corners till needed, and living for others so cheerfully that no one sees the sacrifices till the little cricket on the hearth stops chirping, and the sweet, sunshiny presence vanishes, leaving silence and shadow behind.”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“I ask not for any crown
But that which all may win;
Nor try to conquer any world
Except the one within.”
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But that which all may win;
Nor try to conquer any world
Except the one within.”
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“I've got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen.”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.”
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“The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely.”
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“Love Jo all your days, if you choose, but don't let it spoil you, for it's wicked to throw away so many good gifts because you can't have the one you want.”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“Women, they have minds, and they have souls, as well as just hearts. And they’ve got ambition, and they’ve got talent, as well as just beauty. I’m so sick of people saying that love is all a woman is fit for.”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“I want to do something splendid...something heroic or wonderful that won't be forgotten after I'm dead. I don't know what, but I'm on the watch for it and mean to astonish you all someday.”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“Your father, Jo. He never loses patience, never doubts or complains, but always hopes, and works and waits so cheerfully that one is ashamed to do otherwise before him.”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“A faithful friend is a strong defense;
And he that hath found him hath found a treasure.”
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And he that hath found him hath found a treasure.”
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“Don't laugh at the spinsters, dear girls, for often very tender, tragic romances are hidden away in the hearts that beat so quietly under the sober gowns, and many silent sacrifices of youth, health, ambition, love itself, make the faded faces beautiful in God's sight. Even the sad, sour sisters should be kindly dealt with, because they have missed the sweetest part of life, if for no other reason.”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“Love is a great beautifier.”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“Watch and pray, dear, never get tired of trying, and never think it is impossible to conquer your fault.”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“Don't try to make me grow up before my time…”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“...for love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“Let us be elegant or die!”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“My child, the troubles and temptations of your life are beginning, and may be many; but you can overcome and outlive them all if you learn to feel the strength and tenderness of your Heavenly Father as you do that of your earthly one. The more you love and trust Him, the nearer you will feel to Him, and the less you will depend on human power and wisdom. His love and care never tire or change, can never be taken from you, but may become the source of lifelong peace, happiness, and strength. Believe this heartily, and go to God with all your little cares, and hopes, and sins, and sorrows, as freely and confidingly as you come to your mother.”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success.”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“I want to do something splendid…
Something heroic or wonderful that won’t be forgotten after I’m dead…
I think I shall write books.”
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Something heroic or wonderful that won’t be forgotten after I’m dead…
I think I shall write books.”
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“Be worthy love, and love will come.”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“Human minds are more full of mysteries than any written book and more changeable than the cloud shapes in the air.”
― The Abbot's Ghost: A Christmas Story
― The Abbot's Ghost: A Christmas Story
“Because they are mean is no reason why I should be. I hate such things, and though I think I've a right to be hurt, I don't intend to show it. (Amy March)”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“You don’t need scores of suitors. You need only one… if he’s the right one.”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“Some people seemed to get all sunshine, and some all shadow…”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“You are the gull, Jo, strong and wild, fond of the storm and the wind, flying far out to sea, and happy all alone.”
― Little Women
― Little Women
“Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.”
― Little Women
― Little Women
