Little Women

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

"I'm angry nearly every day of my life, Jo, but I have learned not to show it; only hope I have learned not to feel it, though I am afraid I have not."

"One can't love and be wise."

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

"Love will make small cabins pleasant, or money not make large houses happy."

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

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

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

"I wish I could be a boy; then I shouldn't have to wear beastly corsets and couldn't go to college."

"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."

"We don't mind hard work, and we love Mother so much."

"Everything is lovely now, and I am so happy."

"I believe we can make one another happy, so let us be merry."

"I'm sure my family is the most peculiar set of girls."

"The only true power lies in being perfectly honest."

"I love romance, even if it's not always happy."

"I wish we were boys, then we might go and fight for the Union."

"Being angry never helps one to study or write."

"I shall do something to be proud of."

"It's a nice quiet ending, and if it is true we can be satisfied."

"Mother is always right, I know that well."

"I should like to see you a lovely woman, with a good man's love and respect."

"I don't think I'm sentimental, but I rather like it."

"Life is short, and we haven't much time for gladdening the hearts of those we love."

"We girls have a right to educate ourselves and be wise."

"I'd be married in a white gown with a nice quiet wedding."

"Art is mine, nothing else."

"I believe you completely now, and I'm glad you've come."

"Learning to love is something very difficult for me."