Happy is the son whose faith in his mother remains unchallenged.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTTThere 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.
More Louisa May Alcott Quotes
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I like good strong words that mean something.
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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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The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely.
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Life and love are very precious when both are in full bloom.
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It takes two flints to make a fire.
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Well, if I can’t be happy, I can be useful, perhaps.
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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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Nothing provokes speculation more than the sight of a woman enjoying herself.
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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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It takes so little to make a child happy, that it is a pity in a world full of sunshine and pleasant things, that there should be any wistful faces, empty hands, or lonely little hearts.
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Love is the only thing that we can carry with us when we go, and it makes the end so easy.
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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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Many argue; not many converse.
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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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I’ve got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen.
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