Quotes by Louisa May Alcott

“I ask not for any crownBut that which all may win;Nor try to conquer any worldExcept the one within.””

“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 where they lead.””

“Women, they have minds, and they have souls, as well as just hearts. And they’ve got ambition, and they’ve got talent, as well as just beauty. I’m so sick of people saying that love is all a woman is fit for.””

“The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely.””

“Love Jo all your days, if you choose, but don't let it spoil you, for it's wicked to throw away so many good gifts because you can't have the one you want.””

“I want to do something splendid...something heroic or wonderful that won't be forgotten after I'm dead. I don't know what, but I'm on the watch for it and mean to astonish you all someday.””

“Your father, Jo. He never loses patience, never doubts or complains, but always hopes, and works and waits so cheerfully that one is ashamed to do otherwise before him.””

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

“Don't laugh at the spinsters, dear girls, for often very tender, tragic romances are hidden away in the hearts that beat so quietly under the sober gowns, and many silent sacrifices of youth, health, ambition, love itself, make the faded faces beautiful in God's sight. Even the sad, sour sisters should be kindly dealt with, because they have missed the sweetest part of life, if for no other reason.””

“Love is a great beautifier.””

“Watch and pray, dear, never get tired of trying, and never think it is impossible to conquer your fault.””

“Don't try to make me grow up before my time…””

“...for love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.””

“Let us be elegant or die!””