Little Women

Book · 6 characters · 618 quotes · 1848

Quotes from Little Women

M
"We've got Father and Mother and each other."
Meg March Family
M
"I'm angry nearly every day of my life, Jo, but I have learned not to show it."
Marmee Patience
M
"One can live on bread and water, but one cannot live without love."
Marmee Love
B
"I think my family is the best in the world."
Beth March Family
J
"Talent isn't genius, and no amount of energy can make it so."
Jo March Wisdom
J
"I'd rather be a free spinster and paddle my own canoe."
Jo March Freedom
J
"It's nice to have accomplishments and be able to show them off."
Jo March Success
J
"I can't help it. My heart wouldn't let me be still."
Jo March
M
"It's nice to have accomplishments and be elegant but not to show off or get perked up."
Meg March
J
"I would like to be a boy."
Jo March
M
"The reason I tell you of this is because I want to give you something that will please you."
Marmee Love
J
"I wish I had been a boy instead of a girl."
Jo March Freedom
B
"I think my family is the greatest."
Beth March Family
M
"Poverty has its thorns as well as its roses."
Marmee Wisdom
M
"I am angry nearly every day of my life, Jo, and I am ashamed of it."
Marmee Strength
J
"I don't think I was meant for a fine lady."
Jo March
B
"This is a dreadful world and I wish I never had to leave my room."
Beth March Fear
J
"I wish I could be a boy."
Jo March Freedom
M
"It's our turn now to make hay and enjoy the sunshine."
Marmee Time
J
"I think I shall love your friend Laurie very much."
Jo March Friendship
M
"The love of money is the root of much evil."
Marmee Money
J
"Talent isn't genius."
Jo March Education
J
"I'd rather be a free spinster."
Jo March Freedom
J
"I'd like to be a boy now and then, not because I'm discontented but I like adventures."
Jo March Adventure
M
"Conceit spoils the finest genius."
Marmee Wisdom
J
"It's not fair that I should have to work when they can play."
Jo March Justice
B
"I wish we could all be together."
Beth March Family
J
"I'd rather be a free spinster and paddle my own canoe."
Jo March
J
"I don't see why I can't love you as you want me to. I've tried but I can't change the feeling and it would be a lie to say I do."
Jo March Truth
M
"It's nice to have accomplishments."
Meg March Success