More Quotes by Louisa May Alcott
The mere possession of a gun is, in itself, an urge to kill, not only by design, but by accident, by madness, by fright, by bravado.
When Emerson's library was burning at Concord, I went to him as he stood with the firelight on his strong, sweet face, and endeavored to express my sympathy for the loss of his most valued possessions, but he answered cheerily, 'Never mind, Louisa, see what a beautiful blaze they make! We will enjoy that now.' The lesson was one never forgotten and in the varied lessons that have come to me I have learned to look for something beautiful and bright.
Where the heart is the mind works best.
Nothing is impossible to a determined woman.
The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely.
...for love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.
He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.
Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success.
Conceit spoils the finest genius.
Keep good company, read good books, love good things and cultivate soul and body as faithfully as you can
