897 Quotes by Louisa May Alcott

My father taught in the wise way which unfolds what lies in the child

When I had youth I had no money; now I have the money I have no time; and when I get the time, if I ever do, I shall have no health to enjoy life. I suppose it's the discipline I need; but it's rather hard to love the things I do, and see them go by because duty chains me to my galley. If I ever come into port with all sails set, that will be my reward perhaps.

We all have our temptations, some far greater than yours, and it often takes us all our lives to conquer them.

You men tell us we are angels, and say we can make you what we will; but the instant we honestly try to do you good, you laugh at us, and won’t listen. which proves how much your flattery is worth.

Always mature for her age, she had gained a certain aplomb in both carriage and conversation, which made her seem more of a woman of the world than she was, but her old petulance now and then showed itself, her strong will still held its own, and her native frankness was unspoiled by foreign polish.

Housekeeping ain’t no joke.

My dear, don’t let the sun go down upon your anger – forgive each other, help each other and begin again tomorrow.

But a time came when her patience gave out; and wearying of being a lion, she became a bear in nature as in name, and returning to her den, growled awfully when ordered out.

There is always light behind the clouds.