…for action is always easier than quiet waiting.
…books are always good company if you have the right sort. Let me pick out some for you.' And Mrs. Jo made a bee-line to the well-laden shelves, which were the joy of her heart and the comfort of her life.
Boys don't gush, so I can stand it. The last time I let in a party of girls, one fell into my arms and said, "Darling, love me!" I wanted to shake her,' answered Mrs. Jo, wiping her pen with energy.
You do me proud, Captain. But, dear, I want to say one thing and then I'm done; for you don't need much advice of mine after my good man has spoken. I read somewhere that every inch of rope in the British Navy has a strand of red in it, so wherever a...
…she rejoiced as only mothers can in the good fortunes of their children.
I think this power of living in our children is one of the sweetest things in the world…
There are things that mothers can manage best when they do their duty.
…what splendid dreams young people build upon a word, and how bitter is the pain when the bright bubbles burst.
Education is not confined to books, and the finest characters often graduate from no college, but make experience their master, and life their book. [Some care] only for the mental culture, and [are] in danger of over-studying, under the delusion . ....
On, I don't think I'm a genius!' cried Josie, growing calm and sober as she listened to the melodious voice and looked into the expressive face that filled her with confidence, so strong, sincere and kindly was it. 'I only want to find out if I have ...
I do like men who come out frankly and own that they are not gods.
It's lovely to see people so happy.
…a woman's always safe and comfortable when a fellow's down on his luck.
Men are always ready to die for us, but not to make our lives worth having. Cheap sentiment and bad logic.
…men never forgive like women.
I can get on with wild beasts first-rate; but men rile me awfully…
Mothers can forgive anything! Tell me all, and be sure that I will never let you go, though the whole world should turn from you.
Dan clung to her in speechless gratitude, feeling the blessedness of mother love, — that divine gift which comforts, purifies, and strengthens all who seek it.
