American novelist (1832-1888)
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.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
A Long Fatal Love Chase
Love covers a multitude of sins.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
It is the small temptations which undermine integrity unless we watch and pray and never think them too trivial to be resisted.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Rose in Bloom
I've got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
Wild roses are fairest, and nature a better gardener than art.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
A Long Fatal Love Chase
She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Work: A Story of Experience
I wish I had no heart, it aches so.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
Some people seemed to get all sunshine, and some all shadow.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
Books are always good company if you have the right sort.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Jo's Boys
In ordering one's self aright one helps others to do the same.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Jack and Jill: A Village Story
Clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
Watch and pray, dear, never get tired of trying, and never think it is impossible to conquer your fault.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
"What shall you do all your vacation?" asked Amy. "I shall lie abed and do nothing," replied Meg.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
Won't teach any more if I can help it; don't like it; and if I can get writing enough can do much better.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
journal, Apr. 1859
I don't like favors; they oppress and make me fell like a slave. I'd rather do everything for myself, and be perfectly independent.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
A girl with eyes like hers has a will and is not ruled by anyone but a lover.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
A Long Fatal Love Chase
I'd rather take coffee than compliments just now.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
I do like men who come out frankly and own that they are not gods.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Jo's Boys
Girls are so queer you never know what they mean. They say no when they mean yes, and drive a man out of his wits just for the fun of it.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women