Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcottwas an American novelist and poet best known as the author of the novel Little Womenand its sequels Little Menand Jo's Boys. Raised by her transcendentalist parents, Abigail May and Amos Bronson Alcott in New England, she grew up among many of the well-known intellectuals of the day such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth29 November 1832
CityPhiladelphia, PA
CountryUnited States of America
Louisa May Alcott quotes about
Life is my college. May I graduate well, and earn some honors!
Never use a long word when a short one will do
...the words 'we are sisters' went straight to her heart and nestled there.
I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.
Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success.
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.
Happy is the son whose faith in his mother remains unchallenged.
I want to do something splendid… Something heroic or wonderful that won’t be forgotten after I’m dead… I think I shall write books.
Do the things you know, and you shall learn the truth you need to know.
If we are all alive ten years hence, let's meet, and see how many of us have got our wishes, or how much nearer we are then than now.
I've got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen.
...for love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.
Life is like college; may I graduate and earn some honors.