A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found a treasure.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTTI don’t worry about the storms, I am learning to sail my own ship.
More Louisa May Alcott Quotes
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You are the gull, Jo, strong and wild, fond of the storm and the wind, flying far out to sea, and happy all alone.
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I like to help women help themselves, as that is, in my opinion, the best way to settle the woman question. Whatever we can do and do well we have a right to, and I don’t think any one will deny us.
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Nothing provokes speculation more than the sight of a woman enjoying herself.
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Jo had learned that hearts, like flowers, cannot be rudely handled, but must open naturally.
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Some stories are so familiar its like going home.
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Well, if I can’t be happy, I can be useful, perhaps.
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I don’t worry about the storms, I am learning to sail my own ship.
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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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It takes very little fire to make a great deal of smoke nowadays, and notoriety is not real glory.
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A time will come when you will find that in gaining a brief joy you have lost your peace forever.
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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.
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I like good strong words that mean something.
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Marriage, they say, halves one’s rights and doubles one’s duties.
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People want to be amused, not preached at, you know. Morals don’t sell nowadays.
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The emerging woman will be strong-minded, strong-hearted, strong-souled, and strong-bodied strength and beauty must go together.
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