897 Quotes by Louisa May Alcott

My little girl, I would face a dozen storms far worse than this to keep your soul as stainless as snow; for it is the small temptations which undermine integrity, unless we watch and pray, and never think them too trivial to be resisted.

What would you have done had I persisted in stealing the 'poor little girl'?''Gone overboard; I never yield to injustice if I can help it,' and Rosamond's resolute mouth and flashing eyes proved the truth of her words.

So Amy sailed away to find the old world, which is always new and beautiful to young eyes, while her father and friend watched her from the shore, fervently hoping that none but gentle fortunes would befall the happy-hearted girl, who waved her hand to them till they could see nothing but the summer sunshine dazzling on the sea.

What lady do you think prettiest?" Said Sallie."Margaret.""Which do you like the best?""Jo, of course.""What silly questions you ask!" and Jo gave a disdainful shrug as the rest laughed at Laurie's matter-of-fact tone

…we're twins, and so we love each other more than other people…

My castle is very different from what I planned, but I would not alter it...

The youngest, aged twelve, could not conceal her disappointment, and turned away, feeling as so many of us have felt when we discover that our idols are very extraordinary men and women.

…the violin — that most human of all instruments…

I'm so fond of luxury