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.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTTI’d rather take coffee than compliments now.
More Louisa May Alcott Quotes
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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 don’t pretend to be wise, but I am observing, and I see a great deal more than you’d imagine. I’m interested in other people’s experiences and inconsistencies, and, though I can’t explain, I remember and use them for my own benefit.
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Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.
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Honesty is the best policy, in love as in law.
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Every house needs a grandmother in it.
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A holiday isn’t a holiday, without plenty of freedom and fun.
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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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Love is a flower that grows in any soil, works its sweet miracles undaunted by autumn frost or winter snow, blooming fair and fragrant all the year, and blessing those who give and those who receive.
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Some people seemed to get all sunshine, and some all shadow.
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We all have our own life to pursue, our own kind of dream to be weaving, and we all have the power to make wishes come true, as long as we keep believing.
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Life and love are very precious when both are in full bloom.
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Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn’t worth ruling.
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The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely.
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Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us – and those around us – more effectively. Look for the learning.
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Happy is the son whose faith in his mother remains unchallenged.
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