Little Women

"I am not romantic. I think real nice fellows are scarce and I don't intend to throw myself away."

"My definition of a happy woman is one who has a comfortable home and a husband whom she loves and who loves her."

"Talent isn't genius and no amount of energy can make it so."

"I'd rather have the old gentlemanly way of sitting."

"One can live on love, but you'll never get fat on it."

"I do think that families are the most beautiful things in all the world."

"I think my family is the greatest family in the world."

"I hate to think I've got to grow up and be Miss March and wear a long skirt."

"It's nice to have accomplishments and be elegant but not to show off."

"I'm angry that you are wasting your time worrying instead of working."

"Be sure you are right, then go ahead."

"If I feel your sorrow, I can help you bear it."

"Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn't worth ruling."

"I am angry nearly every day of my life."

"Love will make small cabins pleasant."

"I wish I could be a boy; then I shouldn't have to wear an apron nor keep my hair nice."

"It's nice to have accomplishments and be elegant, but not to show off or get perked up."

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