Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)

Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888)

Louisa May Alcott (November 29 1832 – March 6 1888) was an American novelist, best known for the novel Little Women (1868).

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Louisa May Alcott

Advice

@ Simple, sincere people seldom speak much of their piety. It shows itself in acts rather than in words, and has more influence than homilies or protestations.

Love

@ Love is a great beautifier.
Little Women (1868) Ch. 24 : Gossip

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@ Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn't worth ruling.
An Old-Fashioned Girl (1870), Ch. 13 : The Sunny Side

@ The child has talent, loves music, and needs help. I can't give her money, but I can teach her; so I do, and she is the most promising pupil I have. Help one another, is part of the religion of our sisterhood, Fan.
An Old-Fashioned Girl (1870), Ch. 13 : The Sunny Side; this has often been quoted as "Helping one another, is part of the religion of our sisterhood."

@ I believe that it is as much a right and duty for women to do something with their lives as for men and we are not going to be satisfied with such frivolous parts as you give us.
Rose in Bloom (1876), Ch. 1 : Coming Home

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