36 Quotes by Louisa May Alcott about Love





  • Author Louisa May Alcott
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    Mrs. Jo did not mean the measles, but that more serious malady called love, which is apt to ravage communities, spring and autumn, when winter gayety and summer idleness produce whole bouquets of engagements, and set young people to pairing off like the birds.

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  • Author Louisa May Alcott
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    Polly shut her door hard, and felt ready to cry with vexation that her pleasure should be spoilt by such a silly idea, for, of all the silly freaks of this fast age, that of little people playing at love is about the silliest. Polly had been taught that it was a very serious and sacred thing, and, according to her notions, it was far more improper to flirt with one boy than to coast with a dozen.

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  • Author Louisa May Alcott
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    I was thinking what a curious thing love is; only a sentiment, and yet it has power to make fools of men and slaves of women.

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