9 Quotes by Lousia May Alcott

But I was going to say that while I was dawdling about abroad, I saw a good many talented young fellows making all sorts of sacrifices, and enduring real hardships, that they might realize their dreams. Splendid fellows, some of them, working like heroes, poor and friendless, but so full of courage, patience and ambition, that I was ashamed of myself, and longed to give them a right good lift.

... aún tenía que descubrir que el dinero no sirve para comprar el refinamiento, que la posición social no siempre es sinónimo de nobleza y que la buena educación se nota aunque la persona tenga que hacer frente a carencias .

. . . for it was a new thing to see Meg blushing and talking about admiration, lovers, and things of that sort, and Jo felt as if during that fortnight her sister had grown up amazingly, and was drifting away from her into a world where she could not follow.

I thought you'd be pleased.''At the idea of anybody coming to take Meg away? No, thank you.''You'll feel better about it when somebody comes to take you away.''I'd like to see any one try it,' cried Jo, fiercely.'So should I!' and Laurie chuckled at the idea.

Please give these to your mother, and tell her I like the medicine she sent me very much. -Laurie

Who are your heroes?' asked Jo.'Grandfather and Napoleon.''Which lady here do you think prettiest? said Sallie.'Margaret."'Which do you like best?" from Fred.'Jo, of course.

What do you most wish for?' said Laurie.'A pair of boot-lacings,' returned Jo, guessing and defeating his purpose.'Not a true answer; you must say what you really do want most.''Genius; don't you wish you could give it to me, Laurie?' and she shyly smiled in his disappointed face.

I am not afraid of storms, for I am leaning how to sail my ship.

Good, old-fashioned ways keep hearts sweet, heads sane, hands busy.