897 Quotes by Louisa May Alcott

. . . for when women are the advisers, the lords of creation don't take the advice till they have persuaded themselves that it is just what they intended to do. Then they act upon it, and, if it succeeds, they give the weaker vessel half the credit of it. If it fails, they generously give her the whole.

A kiss for a blow is always best, though it's not very easy to give it sometimes.

Human minds are more full of mysteries than any written book and more changeable than the cloud shapes in the air.

Life is like college; may I graduate and earn some honors.

...and best of all, the wilderness of books, in which she could wander, where she liked, made the library a region of bliss to her.

Laurie, you're an angel! How shall I ever thank you?" "Fly at me again. I rather liked it," said Laurie, looking mischievous, a thing he had not done for a fortnight.

Life is my college. May I graduate well, and earn some honors!

I could have been a great many things.

Self-pity in its early stages is as snug as a feather mattress. Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.