Little Women

"I like your way of being good, Jo."

"Keep a watch over your tongue as well as your temper."

"I do think that family is the most beautiful thing in the world."

"I like good strong words that mean something."

"The time is always right to do what is right."

"Talent is something, but you can't have talent and nothing else."

"I am not afraid of the future, for my future is in God's hands."

"I don't think I was meant for a fine lady."

"Be happy, be virtuous, and be successful."

"I wish we could be comfortable and have nice things, but I don't think it's wrong to want them."

"Love alone is a beautiful thing, Jo, but there is something sweeter than that."

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

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

"Some people seem to get all sunshine, and some all shadow."

"I'd rather be myself as I am than pretend to be someone I'm not."

"Talent isn't genius, and you can't have talent and nothing else."

"I want to be a boy; it's so pleasant to be a boy."

"Love will make small cottages pleasant."

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

"I think my family is the most wonderful in the world."

"We all have our own ways of showing love."

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

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

"We shall do the best we can."

"I hope to help poor children."

"I think she is real sweet."

"It's nice to have people admire your talents."

"I never was a beauty and that's my comfort."

"We ought to be making the best of ourselves."

"I'm afraid I'm not a very nice girl."