If we are all alive ten years hence, let’s meet, and see how many of us have got our wishes, or how much nearer we are then than now.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTTThe duty we owe ourselves is greater than that we owe others.
More Louisa May Alcott Quotes
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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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Honesty is the best policy, in love as in law.
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I like good strong words that mean something.
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A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found a treasure.
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I often think flowers are the angels’ alphabet whereby they write on hills and fields mysterious and beautiful lessons for us to feel and learn.
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People want to be amused, not preached at, you know. Morals don’t sell nowadays.
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Some stories are so familiar its like going home.
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Simple, genuine goodness is the best capital to found the business of this life upon. It lasts when fame and money fail, and is the only riches we can take out of this world with us.
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For love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.
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Where the heart is the mind works best.
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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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He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.
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The duty we owe ourselves is greater than that we owe others.
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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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Better lose your life than your soul.
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