American novelist (1832-1888)
If I can do no 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.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
letter to the American Woman Suffrage Association in support of women's voting rights, Oct. 1885
Love covers a multitude of sins.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
I was thinking what a curious thing love is; only a sentiment, and yet it has power to make fools of men and slaves of women.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
A Long Fatal Love Chase
I've got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
Wild roses are fairest, and nature a better gardener than art.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
A Long Fatal Love Chase
She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Work: A Story of Experience
I wish I had no heart, it aches so.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
Some people seemed to get all sunshine, and some all shadow.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
In ordering one's self aright one helps others to do the same.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Jack and Jill: A Village Story
Clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
Books are always good company if you have the right sort.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Jo's Boys
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.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
Watch and pray, dear, never get tired of trying, and never think it is impossible to conquer your fault.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
"What shall you do all your vacation?" asked Amy. "I shall lie abed and do nothing," replied Meg.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
Won't teach any more if I can help it; don't like it; and if I can get writing enough can do much better.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
journal, Apr. 1859
I do like men who come out frankly and own that they are not gods.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Jo's Boys
I'd rather take coffee than compliments just now.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women
A girl with eyes like hers has a will and is not ruled by anyone but a lover.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
A Long Fatal Love Chase
Girls are so queer you never know what they mean. They say no when they mean yes, and drive a man out of his wits just for the fun of it.
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Little Women