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 I've neither beauty, money, nor rank, yet every foolish boy mistakes my frank interest for something warmer, and makes me miserable. It is my misfortune. Think of me what you will, but beware of me in time, for against my will I may do you harm. Louisa May Alcott mistake boys thinking strength and beauty must go hand in hand Louisa May Alcott strength-and-beauty hand-in-hand hands Back to him she would never go, but in her lonely life still lived the sweet memory of that happy time when she believed in him and he was all in all to her. Louisa May Alcott lonely sweet memories It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end," said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him assunder. Louisa May Alcott opinion ends said Simple, sincere people seldom speak much of their piety; it shows itself in acts rather than words, and has more influence than homilies or protestations. Louisa May Alcott influence simple people 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. Louisa May Alcott leaving grieving heaven Jo began to dance a jig,...Amy nearly fell out of the window in her surprise, and Meg exclaimed, with uplifted hands, 'Well I do believe the world is coming to an end! Louisa May Alcott amy believe hands During the fifteen minutes that followed, the proud and sensitive girl suffered a shame and pain which she never forgot. To others it might seem a ludicrous or trivial affair, but to her it was a hard experience, for during the twelve years of her life she had been governed by love alone Louisa May Alcott pain girl years And when they went away, leaving comfort behind, I think there were not in all the city four merrier people than the hungry little girls who gave away their breakfasts and contented themselves with bread and milk on Christmas morning. Louisa May Alcott girl christmas morning The fear of being an old maid made young girls rush into matrimony with a recklessness that astonishes. Louisa May Alcott maids single girl I am angry nearly every day of my life, but I have learned not to show it; and I still try to hope not to feel it, though it may take me another forty years to do it. Louisa May Alcott anger trying years ...and best of all, the wilderness of books, in which she could wander, where she liked, made the library a region of bliss to her. Louisa May Alcott wilderness library book The moment Aunt March took her nap, or was busy with company, Jo hurried to this quiet place, and curling herself up in the easy chair, devoured poetry, romance, history, travels, and pictures like a regular bookworm. Louisa May Alcott aunt romance naps You may try your experiment for a week and see how you like it. I think by Saturday night you will find that all play and no work is as bad as all work and no play Louisa May Alcott play night thinking I'm perfectly miserable; but if you consider me presentable, I die happy. Louisa May Alcott miserable dies ifs Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead. Louisa May Alcott I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning to sail my ship. Louisa May Alcott Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them and try to follow them. Louisa May Alcott A love for good books is one of the best safeguards a man can have. Louisa May Alcott I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning to sail my ship. Louisa May Alcott
