Who said "I should like to have some of your backbone."?

This quote is attributed to Louisa May Alcott.

I should like to have some of your backbone. - Louisa May Alcott

"I should like to have some of your backbone."

Louisa May Alcott Courage

Novelist American 1832–1888

"I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship."

"Be good and you will be lonesome."

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

"Love will make small cottages pleasant."

"Never let fear stop you from chasing your dreams."

"Courage is being afraid but doing it anyway."

"Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do."

"Sometimes you have to be the monster to stop the monsters."