Little Women

Book · 6 characters · 618 quotes · 1848

Quotes from Little Women

J
"My heart prefers to have a voice in the matter."
Jo March
M
"We must learn to bear our troubles patiently."
Marmee Patience
M
"I have always thought that the best way to be happy is to make others happy."
Marmee Happiness
J
"Going to the theater is the height of luxury."
Jo March
M
"I believe we shall all be happier if we have something to do."
Marmee
M
"The heart never lies, my dear."
Marmee Truth
J
"I wish I could be more sensible, but I don't think I can."
Jo March
M
"There is always a way, if we are brave enough to find it."
Marmee Hope
J
"I like good strong words that mean something."
Jo March
M
"We don't have a great deal of money, but we have something more precious."
Marmee Family
J
"I have always believed I was born to be a writer."
Jo March Creativity
J
"The world is full of suffering and I wish I could help."
Jo March
M
"I must have been a flirt to get such a nice compliment."
Meg March Humor
M
"Don't do anything wicked, love."
Marmee
B
"I think that is the prettiest thing I ever heard."
Beth March Beauty
A
"It's very nice to have accomplishments and be elegant."
Amy March
J
"I think my family needs me to be brave."
Jo March Courage
M
"I feel as though I could do almost anything when I've had a nice, quiet talk with Mother."
Meg March
M
"There is no greater blessing than to love and to be loved."
Marmee Love
J
"I truly think that the world is the dream of one great soul."
Jo March Philosophy
M
"We all make mistakes and we learn from them."
Marmee
J
"I'd rather be a boy and help fight for the Union."
Jo March
M
"Dont you feel that it is pleasanter to help one another, to have daily duties which make leisure sweet?"
Marmee Wisdom
J
"I am not afraid of hard work."
Jo March Work
M
"I'd like to see you a fine lady yet."
Marmee Hope
M
"A woman's face must not be her only beauty."
Marmee Wisdom
M
"Do you feel as if the house was empty when Beth was sick?"
Marmee Family
J
"I don't mind hard work, but I hate hard feelings."
Jo March Relationships
A
"It's so nice to have accomplishments."
Amy March
J
"I hate to think I've got to grow up and be Miss March and wear long skirts."
Jo March Change