The world is pleasant and it's a nice thing to live in, but ... - Louisa May Alcott

This quote is attributed to Louisa May Alcott.

"The world is pleasant and it's a nice thing to live in, but you mustn't expect too much of it."

Louisa May Alcott Wisdom

Novelist American 1832–1888

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