Little Women

Book · 6 characters · 618 quotes · 1848

Quotes from Little Women

M
"We should always do our duty, no matter how hard it is."
Marmee Perseverance
J
"I want to write stories that matter."
Jo March Dreams
M
"Poverty is a great teacher in many ways."
Marmee Education
A
"It's nice to have accomplishments and be elegant."
Amy March Success
J
"I like good strong words that mean something."
Jo March Literature
M
"Hearts will break, but they will heal."
Marmee Hope
B
"Music is the language of the soul."
Beth March Music
J
"I wish I could be a boy—then I wouldn't have to wear skirts."
Jo March Freedom
M
"We all have our burdens, and they are not light."
Marmee Strength
M
"Kindness is the greatest gift we can give to one another."
Marmee Kindness
J
"I am not afraid of being poor, but I am afraid of being idle."
Jo March Work
J
"Talent isn't genius, and no amount of energy can make it so."
Jo March Knowledge
J
"One can't love and be wise."
Jo March Love
B
"I think my family is the best one in the world."
Beth March Family
M
"Love will make small cottages pleasant."
Marmee Love
J
"I'd rather be a free spinster and paddle my own canoe."
Jo March Freedom
M
"It's nice to have accomplishments and be elegant, but not to show off or get perked up."
Marmee Wisdom
J
"Every woman should have the right to choose her own path"
Jo March Freedom
M
"I believe that true contentment comes from within"
Marmee Peace
B
"I would like to be remembered as a good person"
Beth March
B
"Music is the language of angels"
Beth March Music
J
"I wish I could run away from home"
Jo March Freedom
M
"Our family may not be rich, but we are rich in love"
Marmee Family
B
"I believe in being kind to everyone"
Beth March Kindness
M
"Love is a great beautifier of the soul"
Marmee Love
J
"This world is a hard place for women"
Jo March Truth
J
"I want to be great and splendid"
Jo March
M
"It doesn't make me unhappy to see others have nice things"
Meg March Kindness
B
"I am trying to love and serve"
Beth March Faith
M
"There is always something to be grateful for"
Marmee Gratitude