Jo March

"I wish I could run away from home"

"Every woman should have the right to choose her own path"

"I'd rather be a free spinster and paddle my own canoe."

"One can't love and be wise."

"Talent isn't genius, and no amount of energy can make it so."

"I am not afraid of being poor, but I am afraid of being idle."

"I wish I could be a boy—then I wouldn't have to wear skirts."

"I like good strong words that mean something."

"I want to write stories that matter."

"I believe in being honest, even when it hurts."

"The worst thing is to be idle and have nothing to do."

"Women can be just as strong as men."

"I would rather have one true friend than many superficial ones."

"True success is doing what you love and helping others."

"I believe in the power of imagination."

"I'd rather be a free spinster and paddle my own canoe."

"I think my family needs me and I should stay."

"I am angry nearly every day of my life."

"Talent isn't genius, and no amount of energy can make it so."

"I wish I could be a boy; then I wouldn't have to wear skirts and couldn't people."

"I don't think I was meant for a fine lady."

"I hate to think I've got to grow up and be Miss March and wear long skirts."

"I don't mind hard work, but I hate hard feelings."

"I am not afraid of hard work."

"I'd rather be a boy and help fight for the Union."

"I truly think that the world is the dream of one great soul."

"I think my family needs me to be brave."

"The world is full of suffering and I wish I could help."

"I have always believed I was born to be a writer."

"I like good strong words that mean something."