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 ALCOTTIt takes so little to make a child happy, that it is a pity in a world full of sunshine and pleasant things, that there should be any wistful faces, empty hands, or lonely little hearts.
More Louisa May Alcott Quotes
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Wild roses are fairest, and nature a better gardener than art.
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I never wanted to go away, and the hard part now is the leaving you all. I’m not afraid, but it seems as if I should be homesick for you even in heaven.
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Some people seemed to get all sunshine, and some all shadow.
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Remember that frost comes latest to those that bloom the highest.
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People want to be amused, not preached at, you know. Morals don’t sell nowadays.
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The mere possession of a gun is, in itself, an urge to kill, not only by design, but by accident, by madness, by fright, by bravado.
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There is very little real liberty in the world; even those who seem freest are often the most tightly bound. Law, custom, public opinion, fear or shame make slaves of us all, as you will find when you try your experiment.
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I like good strong words that mean something.
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It’s lovely to see people so happy.
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It’s amazing how lovely common things become, if one only knows how to look at them.
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Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.
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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 be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success.
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In the books I read the sinners are always more interesting than the saints, and in real life good people are dismally dull. I’ve no desire to be wicked, but I do want to be happy. A short life and a gay one for me and I’m willing to pay for my pleasure if it is necessary.
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It takes very little fire to make a great deal of smoke nowadays, and notoriety is not real glory.
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He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.
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