897 Quotes by Louisa May Alcott

Mothers have need of sharp eyes and discreet tongueswhen they have girls to manage

...I think that woman can do a great deal for each other if they will only stop fearing what ‘people will think’ and take a hearty interest in whatever is going to fit their sisters and themselves to deserve and enjoy the rights God gave them. There are so many ways in which this can be done that I wonder they don’t see and improve them.

I like good strong words that mean something…

Some people seemed to get all sunshine, and some all shadow…

…she'll go and fall in love, and there's an end of peace and fun, and cozy times together.

We don't choose our talents; but we needn't hide them in a napkin because they are not just what we want.

…tomorrow was her birthday, and she was thinking how fast the years went by, how old she was getting, and how little she seemed to have accomplished. Almost twenty-five and nothing to show for it.

It's like the tide, Jo, when it turns it goes slowly--but it can't be stopped.

…that's what old people are here for, — else their experience is of little use.