Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn’t worth ruling.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTTA faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found a treasure.
More Louisa May Alcott Quotes
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Some stories are so familiar its like going home.
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People want to be amused, not preached at, you know. Morals don’t sell nowadays.
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It takes three or four women to get each man into, through, and out of the world.
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Wild roses are fairest, and nature a better gardener than art.
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Let my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth’s sake, and so earn some right to rejoice when the victory is won.
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The duty we owe ourselves is greater than that we owe others.
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Many argue; not many converse.
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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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We can’t any of us do all we would like, but we can do our best for every case that comes to us, and that helps amazingly.
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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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Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.
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He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.
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Life and love are very precious when both are in full bloom.
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The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely.
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Fame is a pearl many dive for and only a few bring up. Even when they do, it is not perfect, and they sigh for more, and lose better things in struggling for them.
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