897 Quotes by Louisa May Alcott

If Mr. Clemens cannot think of something better to tell our pure-minded lads and lasses, he had better stop writing for them.

Young men often laugh at the sensible girls whom they secretly respect, and affect to admire the silly ones whom they secretly despise, because earnestness, intelligence, and womanly dignity are not the fashion.

Well, if I can't be happy, I can be useful, perhaps.

To me, love isn't all. I must look up, not down, trust and honor with my whole heart, and find strenght and integrity to lean on

strength and beauty must go hand in hand

You may try your experiment for a week and see how you like it. I think by Saturday night you will find that all play and no work is as bad as all work and no play

Love is a beautifier.

Prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well.

If I didn't care about doing right and didn't feel uncomfortable doing wrong, I should get on capitally.