Love is the only thing that we can carry with us when we go, and it makes the end so easy.

I shall keep my book on the table here, and read a little every morning as soon as I wake, for I know it will do me good, and help me through the day.

…possessed of that indescribable charm called grace.

leave him free, and the mere sense of liberty would content him, joined to the knowledge that his presence was dear to those whom he loved best.

And mother-like, Mrs. Jo forgot the threatened chastisement in tender lamentations over the happy scapegrace…

…and Jo laid the rustling sheets together with a careful hand, as one might shut the covers of a lovely romance, which holds the reader fast till the end comes, and he finds himself alone...

I’ve been so bothered with my property, that I’m tired of it, and don’t mean to save up any more, but give it away as I go along, and then nobody will envy me, or...

Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn’t worth ruling.

I shall love her all my life, shall be to her a faithful friend, and if I can not remain loyal to both God and her I shall renounce her and never see her face...

They always looked back before turning the corner, for their mother was always at the window to nod and smile, and wave her hand to them. Somehow it seemed as if they couldn’t have got...

The humblest tasks get beautified if loving hands do them.

Mother Atkinson thought that every one should have a trade, or something to make a living out of , for rich people may grow poor, you know, and poor people have to work…. so when...

She had a womanly instinct that clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners.

Many of the bravest never are known, and get no praise. [But]that does not lessen their beauty…

I was never like the rest of you, making plans about the great things I’d do, I never saw myself as anything much, just shy, stupid little Beth, who’s only use was at home. Why...

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.

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 bring few regrets, and life...

Young things like you don’t need any ornaments but those you wear to-night: youth, health, intelligence, and modesty.

Because they are mean is no reason why I should be. I hate such things, and though I think I’ve a right to be hurt, I don’t intend to show it. (Amy March)

Don’t try to make me grow up before my time…

To be strong, and beautiful, and go round making music all the time. Yes, she could do that, and with a very earnest prayer Polly asked for the strength of an upright soul, the beauty...

I never wanted to go away, and the hard part now is the leaving you all. I’m not afraid, but it seems as if I should be homesick for you even in heaven.

This love of money is the curse of American, and for the sake of it men will sell honor and honesty, till we don’t know whom to trust, and it is only a genius like...

He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.

Housekeeping ain’t no joke

I keep turning over new leaves, and spoiling them, as I used to spoil my copybooks; and I make so many beginnings there never will be an end. (Jo March)

A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found a treasure.

Do the things you know, and you shall learn the truth you need to know.

People don’t have fortunes left them in that style nowadays; men have to work and women to marry for money. It’s a dreadfully unjust world.

…in silence learned the sweet solace which affection administers to sorrow.

Mothers have need of sharp eyes and discreet tongueswhen they have girls to manage

Who are your heroes?” asked Jo.”Grandfather and Napoleon.

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.

Wild roses are fairest, and nature a better gardener than art.

What shall you do all your vacation?’, asked Amy. “I shall lie abed and do nothing”, replied Meg.

[Jo to her mother] I knew there was mischief brewing. I felt it and now it’s worse than I imagined. I just wish I could marry Meg myself, and keep her safe in the family.

It does seem as if the more one gets the more one wants

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...

Mr. Bhaer saw the drops on her cheeks, … The sight seemed to touch him very much, for suddenly stooping down, he asked in a tone that meant a great deal, “Heart’s dearest, why do...

Let my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth’s sake, and so earn some right to rejoice when the victory is won.

I may be strong-minded, but no one can say I’m out of my sphere now, for woman’s special mission is supposed to be drying tears and bearing burdens.

There were six dolls to be taken up and dressed every morning, for Beth was a child still, and loved her pets as well as ever. Not one whole or handsome one among them; all...

In her secret soul, however, she decided that politics were as bad as mathematics, and that the mission of politicians seemed to be calling each other names…

…nothing remained but loneliness and grief…

It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women.

It is so beautiful to be loved as Laurie loves me; he isn’t sentimental, doesn’t say much about it, but I see and feel it in all he says and does, and it makes me...

I’d rather take coffee than compliments just now.

Jo’s face was a study next day, for the secret rather weighed upon her, and she found it hard not to look mysterious and important. Meg observed it, but did not troubled herself to make...

Nothing is impossible to a determined woman.

…having learned that people cannot be moulded like clay…