Quotes by Louisa May Alcott

About Louisa May Alcott:

Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist and poet best known as the author of the novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels Little Men (1871) and Jo's Boys (1886). 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.
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Stay is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary.

Louisa May Alcott

Presently, out from the wrappings came a teapot, which caused her to clasp her hands with delight, for it was made in the likeness of a plump little Chinaman ... Two pretty cups with covers, and a fine scarlet tray, completed the set, and made one lo...

Louisa May Alcott

You can go through the world with your elbows out and your nose in the air, and call it independence, if you like. That's not my way.

Louisa May Alcott

Nothing is impossible to a determined woman.

Louisa May Alcott

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 succes...

Louisa May Alcott

…for action is always easier than quiet waiting.

Louisa May Alcott

…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.

Louisa May Alcott

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.

Louisa May Alcott

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...

Louisa May Alcott

…she rejoiced as only mothers can in the good fortunes of their children.

Louisa May Alcott

I think this power of living in our children is one of the sweetest things in the world…

Louisa May Alcott

There are things that mothers can manage best when they do their duty.

Louisa May Alcott

…what splendid dreams young people build upon a word, and how bitter is the pain when the bright bubbles burst.

Louisa May Alcott

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 . ....

Louisa May Alcott

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 ...

Louisa May Alcott

I do like men who come out frankly and own that they are not gods.

Louisa May Alcott

It's lovely to see people so happy.

Louisa May Alcott

…a woman's always safe and comfortable when a fellow's down on his luck.

Louisa May Alcott

Men are always ready to die for us, but not to make our lives worth having. Cheap sentiment and bad logic.

Louisa May Alcott

…men never forgive like women.

Louisa May Alcott

Author Bio

  • NameLouisa May Alcott
  • DescriptionAmerican novelist
  • AliasesA. M. Barnard
  • BornNovember 29, 1832
  • DiedMarch 6, 1888
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionWriter; Nurse; Poet; Novelist
  • WorksLittle Women; An Old-Fashioned Girl
  • AwardsNational Women's Hall Of Fame