I will make a battering-ram of my head and make my way through this rough and tumble world. Louisa May Alcott More Quotes by Louisa May Alcott More Quotes From Louisa May Alcott When I had the youth I had no money, now I have the money I have no time, and when I get the time, if I ever do, I shall have no health to enjoy life. Louisa May Alcott no-money enjoy-life youth Be worthy love, and love will come. Louisa May Alcott worthy and-love patience She fell into the moody, miserable state of mind which often comes when strong wills have to yield to the inevitable. Louisa May Alcott yield strong mind It was fortunate that tea was at hand, to produce a lull and provide refreshment,— for they would have been hoarse and faint if they had gone on much longer. Louisa May Alcott produce tea hands But many of the bravest never are known, and get no praise. That does not lessen their beauty. Louisa May Alcott known praise doe Many wise and true sermons are preached us everyday by unconscious ministers in street, school, office, or home; even a fair table may become a pulpit, if it can offer the good and helpful words which are never out of season. Louisa May Alcott wise home school Wealth is certainly a most desirable thing, but poverty has its sunny side, and one of the sweet uses of adversity is the genuine satisfaction which comes from hearty work of head or hand, and to the inspiration of necessity, we owe half the wise, beautiful, and useful blessings of the world. Louisa May Alcott wise beautiful sweet Laurie felt just then that his heart was entirely broken and the world a howling wilderness. Louisa May Alcott broken heart world Go out more, keep cheerful as well as busy, for you are the sunshine-maker of the family, and if you get dismal there is no fair weather. Louisa May Alcott sunshine cheerful weather {Mrs. March to Jo} You are too much alike and too fond of freedom, not to mention hot tempers and strong wills, to get on happily together, in a relation which needs infinite patience and forbearance, as well as love. Louisa May Alcott strong together hot 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 independent wish heart Wouldn't it be fun if all the castles in the air which we make could come true and we could live in them? Louisa May Alcott castles air fun The clocks were striking midnight and the rooms were very still as a figure glided quietly from bed to bed, smoothing a coverlid here, settling a pillow there, and pausing to look long and tenderly at each unconscious face, to kiss each with lips that mutely blessed, and to pray the fervent prayers which only mothers utter. Louisa May Alcott blessed prayer mother Beth ceased to fear him from that moment, and sat there talking to him as cozily as if she had known him all her life, for love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride. Louisa May Alcott gratitude grateful pride Go on with your work as usual, for work is a blessed solace. Louisa May Alcott usual blessed goes-on Oh dear, life is pretty tough sometimes, isn't it? Louisa May Alcott tough life-is sometimes Young people think they never can change, but they do in the most wonderful manner, and very few die of broken hearts. Louisa May Alcott heart people thinking I am lonely, sometimes, but I dare say it's good for me. Louisa May Alcott dare lonely sometimes I do like men who come out frankly and own that they are not gods. Louisa May Alcott men …misfortune was much more interesting to her than good luck. Louisa May Alcott good-luck luck interesting
