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.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTTThe emerging woman will be strong-minded, strong-hearted, strong-souled, and strong-bodied strength and beauty must go together.
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For love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.
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Some people seemed to get all sunshine, and some all shadow.
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He was the first, the only love her life, and in a nature like hers such passions take deep root and die-hard.
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Help one another is part of the religion of our sisterhood.
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Nothing provokes speculation more than the sight of a woman enjoying herself.
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Conceit spoils the finest genius.
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The humblest tasks get beautified if loving hands do them.
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Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the more select, the more enjoyable.
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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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Mothers can forgive anything! Tell me all, and be sure that I will never let you go, though the whole world should turn from you.
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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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Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.
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Life and love are very precious when both are in full bloom.
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Some stories are so familiar its like going home.
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A holiday isn’t a holiday, without plenty of freedom and fun.
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