Lydia S. > Lydia's Quotes

“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)”
― Louisa May Alcott, 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.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“Conceit spoils the finest genius.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“Perhaps it is impossible for a person who does no good not to do harm.”
― Harriet Beecher Stowe, Uncle Tom’s Cabin

“What's your hurry?"
Because now is the only time there ever is to do a thing in," said Miss Ophelia.”
― Harriet Beecher Stowe, Uncle Tom’s Cabin

“I am braver than I was because I have lost all; and he who has nothing to lose can afford all risks.”
― Harriet Beecher Stowe, Uncle Tom’s Cabin

“Our mothers always remain the strangest, craziest people we've ever met.”
― Marguerite Duras

“In most cases being a good boss means hiring talented people and then getting out of their way.”
― Tina Fey, Bossypants