"I am angry nearly every day of my life."Strength
"I don't think I was meant for a fine lady."Truth
"One can't love and be wise."Love
"I'd rather be a free spinster and paddle my own canoe."
"I don't see why I can't love you as you want me to."Love
"I wish Meg were engaged."Family
"I'm a coward about a great many things."Courage
"Talent isn't genius."Knowledge
"I don't think I was meant for a fine lady."
"One can't love and be wise."Wisdom
"I'm not afraid of anything."Courage
"We can't all be Napoleons."
"I wish I was a boy!"Freedom
"I am not afraid."Courage
"I don't see why I should have to obey."
"I think I'm getting too old for this."Change
"I'm not romantic, I'm practical."Wisdom
"I want to be a boy."Freedom
"I don't think I am a nice girl."
"I'm afraid I'm not a very nice girl."Truth
"I never was a beauty and that's my comfort."
"I'd rather be a free spinster and paddle my own canoe."Freedom
"I want to be a boy; it's so pleasant to be a boy."Freedom
"Talent isn't genius, and you can't have talent and nothing else."Education
"I'd rather be myself as I am than pretend to be someone I'm not."
"Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn't worth ruling."Justice
"I am angry nearly every day of my life."
"I don't think I was meant for a fine lady."
"Talent is something, but you can't have talent and nothing else."Work
"I like good strong words that mean something."Literature