Louisa May Alcott ( 10 of 19 )
He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.
He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.
"Stay" is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary.
"Stay" is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary.
Rome took all the vanity out of me; for after seeing the wonders there, I felt too insignificant to live, read more
Rome took all the vanity out of me; for after seeing the wonders there, I felt too insignificant to live, and gave up all my foolish hopes in despair.
Let my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth's sake, and so read more
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.
People don't have fortunes left them in that style nowadays; men have to work and women to marry for money. read more
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.
Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and read more
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.
Father asked us what was God's noblest work. Anna said men, but I said babies. Men are often bad, but read more
Father asked us what was God's noblest work. Anna said men, but I said babies. Men are often bad, but babies never are.
It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women.
It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women.
Life is my college. May I graduate well, and earn some honors.
Life is my college. May I graduate well, and earn some honors.
