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Louisa May Alcott Quote: “But a time came when her patience gave out; and wearying of being a lion, she became a bear in nature as in name, and returning to her den, growled awfully when ordered out.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “By-and-by Jo roamed away upstairs, for it was rainy, and she could not walk. A restless spirit possessed her, and the old feeling came again, not bitter as it once was, but a sorrowfully patient wonder why one sister should have all she asked, the other nothing. It was not true, she knew that and tried to put it away, but the natural craving for affection was strong, and Amy’s happiness woke the hungry longing for someone to ’love with heart and soul, and cling to while God let them be together.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “I don’t understand it. What can there be in a simple little story like that to make people praise it so?” she said, quite bewildered. “There is truth in it, Jo, that’s the secret.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Always mature for her age, she had gained a certain aplomb in both carriage and conversation, which made her seem more of a woman of the world than she was, but her old petulance now and then showed itself, her strong will still held its own, and her native frankness was unspoiled by foreign polish.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “For these foolish, affectionate people made a jubilee of every little household joy.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Don’t be sorry, I won’t let it hurt me. I’ll forget all the bad and remember only the good, for I did enjoy a great deal.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “I might’ve said ‘yes,’ not because I love him any more, but because I care more to be loved than when he went away.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “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.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “The least of of us have some influence in this big world; and perhaps my little girl can do some good by showing others that a contented heart and a happy face are better ornaments than any Paris can give her.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “I keep turning over new leaves, and spoiling them, as I used to spoil my copy-books; and I make so many beginnings there never will be an end,” he said, dolefully.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Souls and bodies should go on together.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “It’s my dreadful temper! I try to cure it, I think I have, and then it breaks out worse than ever.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “How little it takes to make a young girl happy! A pretty dress, sunshine, and somebody opposite, and they are blest.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Don’t try to make me grow up before my time, Meg; it’s hard enough to have you change all of a sudden; let me be a little girl as long as I can.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “My child, the troubles and temptations of your life are beginning and may be many, but you can overcome and outlive them all if you learn to feel the strength and tenderness of your Heavenly Father as you do that of your earthly one.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Being still too young to go often to the theater, and not rich enough to afford any great outlay for private performances, the girls put their wits to work, and necessity being the mother of invention, made whatever they needed.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Now and then genius carries all before it, but not often. We have to climb slowly, with many slips and falls.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “You have a good many little gifts and virtues, but there is no need of parading them, for conceit spoils the finest genius.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “So every day is a battle, and I’m so tired I don’t want to live; only it’s cowardly to die till you have done something.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “How can girls like to have lovers and refuse them? I think it’s dreadful.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “I hate to think I’ve got to grow up, and be Miss March, and wear long gowns, and look as prim as a China Aster! It’s bad enough to be a girl, anyway, when I like boy’s games and work and manners! I can’t get over my disappointment in not being a boy. And it’s worse than ever now, for I’m dying to go and fight with Papa. And I can only stay home and knit, like a poky old woman!”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents,′ grumbled Jo, lying on the rug. ‘It’s so dreadful to be poor!’ sighed Meg, looking down at her old dress.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Jo knew nothing about philosophy or metaphysics of any sort, but a curious excitement, half pleasurable, half painful, came over her, as she listened with a sense of being turned adrift into time and space, like a young balloon out on a holiday.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “No, I drank champagne and romped and tried to flirt, and was altogether abominable,” said Meg reproachfully.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Money is a needful and precious thing, – and, when well used, a noble thing, – but I never want you to think it is the first or only prize to strive for.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “I thought it was only a habit, easy to drop when I liked: But it is stronger than I; and sometimes I feel as if possessed of a devil that will get the better of me, try as I may.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “When Mr. March lost his property in trying to help an unfortunate friend, the two oldest girls begged to be allowed to do something toward their own support, at least. Believing that they could not begin too early to cultivate energy, industry, and independence, their parents consented, and both fell to work with the hearty good-will which in spite of all obstacles, is sure to succeed at last.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Jo carried her love of liberty and hate of conventionalities to such and unlimited extent that she naturally found herself worsted in an argument.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Mark my words, Jo, you’ll go next.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “The more you love and trust Him, the nearer you will feel to Him, and the less you will depend on human power and wisdom. His love and care never tire or change, can never be taken from you, but may become the source of lifelong peace, happiness, and strength. Believe this heartily, and go to God with all your little cares, and hopes, and sins, and sorrows, as freely and confidingly as you come to your mother.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Well, don’t make a porcupine of yourself, it isn’t becoming.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “I hate affected, niminy-piminy chits!”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Meg learned, that a woman’s happiest kingdom is home, her highest honor the art of ruling it not as a queen, but as a wise wife and mother.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end,” said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him assunder.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “I’m the oldest,” began Meg, but Jo cut in with a decided, “I’m the man of the family now Papa is away, and I shall provide the slippers, for he told me to take special care of Mother while he was gone.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “The girls gave their hearts into their mother’s keeping – their souls into their father’s; and to both parents, who lived and labored so faithfully for them, they gave a love that grew with their growth, and bound them tenderly together by the sweetest tie which blesses life and outlives death.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “You, you are, you’re a great deal too good for me, and I’m so grateful to you, and so proud and fond of you, I don’t know why I can’t love you as you want me to. I’ve tried, but I can’t change the feeling, and it would be a lie to say I do when I don’t.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Learn to know and value the praise which is worth having, and to excite the admiration of excellent people by being modest as well as pretty.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Send me all the advice you like. I’ll use as much as I can.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “It was easier to try for your sakes than for my own; a startled or surprised look from one of you when I spoke sharply rebuked me more than any words could have done; and the love, respect, and confidence of my children was the sweetest reward I could receive for my efforts to be the woman I would have them copy.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “We can’t give up our girls for a dozen fortunes. Rich or poor, we will keep together and be happy in one another.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “My lady,” as her friends called her, sincerely desired to be a genuine lady, and was so at heart, but had yet to learn that money cannot buy refinement of nature, that rank does not always confer nobility, and that true breeding makes itself felt in spite of external drawbacks.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Like a confiding child, she asked no questions, but left everything to God and nature, Father and Mother of us all, feeling sure that they, and they only, could teach and strengthen heart and spirit for this life and the life to come. She did not rebuke Jo with saintly speeches, only loved her better for her passionate affection, and clung more closely to the dear human love, from which our Father never means us to be weaned, but through which He draws us closer to Himself.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “If he is old enough to ask the question he is old enough to receive true answers. I am not putting the thoughts into his head, but helping him unfold those already there. These children are wiser than we are, and I have no doubt the boy understands every word I have said to him. Now, Demi, tell me where you keep your mind.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Amy was much offended that her overtures of peace had been repulsed, and began to wish she had not humbled herself, to feel more injured than ever, and to plume herself on her superior virtue in a way which was particularly exasperating.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Everyone scattered like leaves before a gust of wind, and the quiet, happy household was broken up as suddenly as if the paper had been an evil spell.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Don’t you feel that it is pleasanter to help one another, to have daily duties with make leisure sweet when it comes, and to bear and for bear, that home may be comfortable and lovely to us all?”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “I’d rather do everything for myself, and be perfectly independent.”
Louisa May Alcott Quote: “Well, the winter’s gone, and I’ve written no books, earned no fortune, but i’ve made a friend worth baving and I’ll try to keep him all my life.”
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