Marmee

Character in Little Women From: Little Women

The March girls' mother, wise moral guide

165 quotes

"Love will make small cabins pleasant."
Love
"If I feel your sorrow, I can help you bear it."
Kindness
"Be sure you are right, then go ahead."
Courage
"Conceit spoils the finest genius."
Wisdom
"The love of money is the root of much evil."
Money
"It's our turn now to make hay and enjoy the sunshine."
Time
"I am angry nearly every day of my life, Jo, and I am ashamed of it."
Strength
"Poverty has its thorns as well as its roses."
Wisdom
"The reason I tell you of this is because I want to give you something that will please you."
Love
"One can live on bread and water, but one cannot live without love."
Love
"I'm angry nearly every day of my life, Jo, but I have learned not to show it."
Patience
"I am angry nearly every day of my life, but I have learned not to show it."
Strength
"Real love is a sacred thing."
Love
"Truth is a precious thing and must be treated with respect."
Truth
"We are all frail and foolish."
Wisdom
"Happiness does not depend on what we own but on what we appreciate."
Happiness
"Love is a great thing, Jo, but there is something sweeter than that."
Love
"We should all be grateful for what we have."
Gratitude
"Love alone is a beautiful thing, Jo, but there is something sweeter than that."
Love
"Learning to love is the hardest lesson."
Love
"Do your duty, and be kind to everyone."
Kindness
"Good works are the real diamonds of a woman."
Wisdom
"Grief is the price we pay for love."
"Be patient and kind, and you will be loved."
Kindness
"We must learn to live our lives in a fuller, richer way."
Wisdom
"Life is a precious thing, and we should make the most of it."
Life
"The world needs honest women."
"Kindness is never wasted."
Kindness
"A woman's power lies in her mind and heart."
Strength
"It's nice to have accomplishments and be elegant, but not to show off or get perked up."
Wisdom