897 Quotes by Louisa May Alcott

Jo gave her sister an encouraging pat on the shoulder as they parted for the day, each going a different way, each hugging her little warm turnover, and each trying to be cheerful in spite of wintry weather, hard work, and the unsatisfied desires of pleasure-loving youth.

I like adventures, and I’m going to find some.

Money is the means and the ends of my mercenary existence.

Oh, that is the surprise. It's so lovely, I pity you because you don't know it…

I'd rather take coffee than compliments just now.

It won't do a bit of good, Jo. My eye is on you, so mind what you do, or I'll come and bring you home.

They did feel it, yet neither spoke of it, for often between ourselves and those nearest and dearest to us there exists a reserve which it is very hard to overcome.

Boys don't gush, so I can stand it. The last time I let in a party of girls, one fell into my arms and said, "Darling, love me!" I wanted to shake her,' answered Mrs. Jo, wiping her pen with energy.

What shall you do all your vacation?’, asked Amy. "I shall lie abed and do nothing", replied Meg.