Nothing is impossible to a determined woman.
Louisa May AlcottTags: inspirational
Well, if I can't be happy, I can be useful, perhaps.
Louisa May AlcottSo she doesn't call desertion, poverty, and hard work troubles? She's a brave little girl, and I shall be proud to know her.
Louisa May AlcottMany of the bravest never are known, and get no praise. [But]that does not lessen their beauty...
Louisa May AlcottTags: bravery anonymity unsung-heros
In the midst of her tears came the thought, "When people are in danger, they ask God to save them;" and, slipping down upon her knees, she said her prayer as she had never said it before, for when human help seems gone we turn to Him as naturally as lost children cry to their father, and feel sure that he will hear and answer them.
Louisa May AlcottTags: compassion children god hope
Don't let that young giant come near me, he worries me worse than mosquitoes," whispered the old lady to Amy, as the rooms filled and Laurie's black head towered above the rest.
"He has promised to be very good today, and he can be perfectly elegant if he likes," returned Amy, gliding away to war Hergules to beware of the dragon, which warning cased him to haunt the old lady with a devotion that nearly distracted her.
Jo's breath gave out here, and wrapping her head in the paper, she bedewed her little story with a few natural tears, for to be independent and earn the praise of those she loved were the dearest wishes of her heart, and this seemed to be the first step toward that happy end.
Louisa May Alcott"I do not ask for any crown
But that which all may win;
Nor try to conquer any world
Except the world within."
Gentlemen, be courteous to the old maids, no matter how poor and plain and prim, for the only chivalry worth having is that which is the readiest to to pay deference to the old, protect the feeble, and serve womankind, regardless of rank, age, or color.
Louisa May AlcottTags: women chivalry gentlemen
Wouldn't it be fun if all the castles in the air which we make could come true and we could live in them?
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