More Quotes by Louisa May Alcott
A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found a treasure.
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.
It takes three or four women to get each man into, through, and out of the world.
Some people seemed to get all sunshine, and some all shadow.
I want to do something splendid… Something heroic or wonderful that won’t be forgotten after I’m dead… I think I shall write books.
Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us - and those around us - more effectively. Look for the learning.
One of the sweet things about pain and sorrow is that they show us how well we are loved, how much kindness there is in the world, and how easily we can make others happy in the same way when they need help and sympathy.
The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely.
Many argue; not many converse.
Stay" is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary.
