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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.

Louisa May Alcott

A holiday isn’t a holiday, without plenty of freedom and fun.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

Enjoyment Freedom Fun Holiday
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 ALCOTT

Consistency Deal Experience Explanation Greatness Myself Observation Pretend Remember See Wisdom
Men are always ready to die for us, but not to make our lives worth having. Cheap sentiment and bad logic.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

Bad Death Live Logic Man Worth
For love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

Fear Gratitude Love Pride
Well, if I can’t be happy, I can be useful, perhaps.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

Happiness Myself Production
It takes three or four women to get each man into, through, and out of the world.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

Man Woman World
Love is a great beautifier.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

Beautiful Greatness Love One Liner
If we are all alive ten years hence, let’s meet, and see how many of us have got our wishes, or how much nearer we are then than now.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

Alive Friendship Growth Inspirational See Time
Some people seemed to get all sunshine, and some all shadow.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

People Shadow Sunshine
Where the heart is the mind works best.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

Best Heart Mindset Work
You are the gull, Jo, strong and wild, fond of the storm and the wind, flying far out to sea, and happy all alone.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

Alone Fly Happiness Storm Strong Wild Wind
I ask not for any crown But that which all may win; Nor try to conquer any world Except the one within.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

Conquer Oneself Win World
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.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

Book Happiness Life Myself Necessary Pay People Reading Reality Sin Willing
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.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

Choice Direction Emotion Learning Pain Service
Love is a flower that grows in any soil, works its sweet miracles undaunted by autumn frost or winter snow, blooming fair and fragrant all the year, and blessing those who give and those who receive.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

Blessing Flower Fragrance Generosity Growth Love Miracle
It’s amazing how lovely common things become, if one only knows how to look at them.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

Eyes Love Ordinary Wisdom

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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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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