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.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTTWild roses are fairest, and nature a better gardener than art.
More Louisa May Alcott Quotes
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I believe that it is as much a right and duty for women to do something with their lives as for men and we are not going to be satisfied with such frivolous parts as you give us.
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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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For love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.
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Some books are so familiar that reading them is like being home again.
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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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Don’t shut yourself up in a band box because you are a woman, but understand what is going on, and educate yourself to take part in the world’s work, for it all affects you and yours.
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Every house needs a grandmother in it.
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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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The emerging woman will be strong-minded, strong-hearted, strong-souled, and strong-bodied strength and beauty must go together.
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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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Don’t try to make me grow up before my time.
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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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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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Some people seemed to get all sunshine, and some all shadow.
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