Louisa May Alcott

"I think my family is the greatest blessing I have."

"Keep a cheerful heart, and never lose hope."

"I'd rather be a free woman and earn my own bread than be a fine lady."

"Conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that I shall become vain."

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

"One can live on twenty dollars a year in America with care and courage."

"Find out what you really like if you can, and stick to it."

"It's a nice thing to have accomplishments and feel proud of them."

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

"The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places."

"I am not afraid of the future."

"Women have been called queens for a long time, but they should be called free."

"To be ambitious is to be ambitious, whether it's for money or for love."

"I feel an eager desire to move forward and improve myself."

"Every worthy ambition is a good thing to have."

"Love will make any place lovely."

"Faith in something greater than yourself can sustain you through hardship."

"The happy ending may be just the beginning of the next chapter."

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."

"Talent alone is not enough. There must be a deliberate choice to excel."

"I think I am a great painter, but I don't know if I'm great enough."

"If we love one another, we should show it in our actions."

"Time moves slowly, but you mustn't waste it on trivial pursuits."

"The truth is the best foundation for any relationship."

"One should share one's heart freely with those one loves."

"Patience is a virtue, but it shouldn't mean standing still."

"A woman's power lies in her independence and her mind."

"Money is not the ultimate measure of success."

"Health is the greatest wealth anyone can possess."

"Adventure lies in the willingness to see the world with fresh eyes."