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| Link | Quote | Stars | Tags | Author |
| 083aef9 | My only comfort," she said to Meg, with tears in her eyes, "is that Mother doesn't take tucks in my dresses whenever I'm naughty, as Maria Parks's mother does. My dear, it's really dreadful, for sometimes she is so bad her frock is up to her knees, and she can't come to school. When I think of this deggerredation, I feel that I can bear even my flat nose and purple gown with yellow sky-rockets on it." -- | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 2fab2e1 | Yes! a gay life and a short one, then out with the lights and down with the curtain! | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 125b97e | both of us hope and trust that our daughters, whether married or single, will be the pride and comfort of our lives. | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| a20b574 | She laughed at herself for this fancy at first; but not possessing the sweet unconsciousness of those heroines who can live through three volumes with a burning passion before their eyes, and never see it till the proper moment comes, | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 598f7df | she said, hoping to soothe him with a little reason, which proved that she knew nothing about love. | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 0ad0712 | you are contented to be petted and admired by silly people, instead of being loved and respected by wise ones. | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 9c6e158 | You have a good many little gifts and virtues, but there is no need of parading them, for conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long, even if it is, the consciousness of possessing and using it well should satisfy one, and the great charm of all power is modesty. | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| d328b28 | Yes, you do. You get everything you want out of people. I don't know how you do it, but you are a born wheedler." "Thank you. Fire away." | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 8f9a465 | You think so now, but there'll come a time when you will care for somebody, and you'll love him tremendously, and live and die for him. I know you will, it's your way, and I shall have to stand by and see it, | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| c0f5d5e | Simple, sincere people seldom speak much of their piety. It shows itself in acts rather than in words, and has more influence than homilies or protestations. | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 9fc77fb | will go," said Jo, looking relieved as the idea occurred" | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| db0c642 | Undine and Sintram for | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 6827dfb | Because, what?" "You won't tell?" "Never!" "Well, I have a bad trick" | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 313df8c | Can you talk | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 5511d54 | Faber's drawing-pencils; | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 8ff0bac | Let opening roses knotted oaks adorn, And liquid amber drop from every thorn. | Alexander Pope | ||
| 9ff7c3d | Ah, but it wasn't all right, and Jo did mind, for while the curly head lay on her arm a minute after her hard answer, she felt as if she had stabbed her dearest friend, and when he left her without a look behind him, she knew that the boy Laurie never would come again. | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 44c92f9 | I shall never 'go and marry' anyone," observed Meg, walking on with great dignity while the others followed, laughing, whispering, skipping stones, and 'behaving like children', as Meg said to herself," -- | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 89a5b11 | Let's hear the sound of the baby pianny. | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 2e0d917 | I want to do something splendid ... | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 8699a78 | contentedly | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| f2cf0d1 | crochety friend. On the afternoon of the second day, she went out to do an | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| d35e00f | tiresome | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 77a5252 | Ah, Jo, instead of wishing that, thank God that 'Father and Mother were particular', and pity from your heart those who have no such guardians to hedge them round with principles which may seem like prison walls to impatient youth, but which will prove sure foundations to build character upon in womanhood. | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| cf27d9c | Burdens | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 6635512 | Doing nicely, sir." And off went Jo, talking very fast, as she told all about the Hummels, in whom her mother had interested richer friends than they were." | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| be8c6cf | Hither I come, From my airy home, Afar in the silver moon. Take the magic spell, And use it well, Or its power will vanish soon! And | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| f54ba1f | for his Atlanta came panting up with flying hair, bright eyes, ruddy cheeks, and no signs of dissatisfaction in her face. | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 3da4643 | Nuestras cargas estan aqui, nuestro camino esta delante de nosotras y el deseo de bondad y felicidad es el guia que nos dirige a traves de muchas penas y equivocaciones hasta la paz, que es una verdadera Ciudad Celestial. | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 445de6d | beautifully gratified," said Mrs. Bhaer, taking Teddy's" | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 34441e2 | Went to Wiesbaden first, a pleasant, gay place, full of people. | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| bb63fbe | Now and then, in this workaday world, things do happen in the delightful storybook fashion, and what a comfort it is. | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 3e8654e | Lounging and larking doesn't pay," observed Jo, shaking her head. "I'm tired of it and mean to go to work at something right off." | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| d47a2cf | No Paris either, and that's the worst of it all! | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 93267cb | You may not be at ease among elegant society, but you are at ease with everyone else - and among those in society worth befriending, that is a gift highly prized. Believe me Jo, when I say that the elegant woman you suppose fitting for me wouldn't satisfy me. But you - my darling, brilliant, stubborn, passionate girl - you would. - Laurie to Jo | proposal | Trix Wilkins | |
| 977d087 | I may love him with everything in my being, all my thoughts and feelings might be bent towards him - every single one wishing for his joy, every single one praying for his safety, every single one desirous of his success - and I still would not marry him! - Jo to Aunt March | marriage-proposal | Trix Wilkins | |
| de4f43c | Love must result in action, it cannot help itself. It always seeks the well-being, the benefit, of the other - it cannot help but persevere in that purpose. Mrs March, to Jo | Trix Wilkins | ||
| ea82a10 | We speak of course, of that most precious of treasures, That no amount of wealth can purchase, and no amount of force can secure, That does not shine as gold or jewels, yet is brighter than the rarest of stones, Is filled not with brief feeling, fleeting gestures nor empty promises, But rather of patience and kindness; of humility, hope, and perseverance, We speak, of course, of love. | love marriage | Trix Wilkins | |
| a8f2e42 | There was a good deal of laughing, and kissing, and explaining, in the simple, loving fashion which makes these home festivals so pleasant at the time, so sweet to remember long afterward, then all fell to work." Little Women, Louisa May Alcott" | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| b791441 | is a good man, but he has his faults, and you must learn to see and bear with them, remembering your own. He is very decided, but never will be obstinate, if you reason kindly, not oppose impatiently. He is very accurate, and particular about the truth--a good trait, though you call him 'fussy'. Never deceive him by look or word, Meg, and he will give you the confidence you deserve, the support you need. He has a temper, not like ours--one .. | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| cef1329 | said slowly, "May I ask you a question, dear?" | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 6256071 | smile upon him far, far from foemen's power. And Mohammed, thinking to look upon a dying slave, shall | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| a68b0ec | When you feel discontented, think over your blessings and be grateful | Louisa May Alcott | ||
| 1f7b57b | 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. | Louisa May Alcott |