Louisa May Alcott1832–1888Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn’t worth ruling.
An Old-Fashioned Girl (1870), Ch. 13: The Sunny SideLove is the only thing that we can carry with us when we go, and it makes the end so easy.
Little Women (1868), Ch. 40: The Valley Of The ShadowIn context- Little Women (1868), Ch. 8: Jo Meets ApollyonIn context
- Little Women (1868–1869), Part First, Chapter IIn context
- Little Women (1868–1869), Part Second, Chapter XXIVIn context
- Little Women (1868–1869), Part Second, Chapter XXVIIn context
- Little Women (1868–1869), Part Second, Chapter XXXVIIn context
Talent isn’t genius, and no amount of energy can make it so. I want to be great, or nothing.
Little Women (1868–1869), Part Second, Chapter XXXIXIn context- Little Women (1868–1869), Part Second, Chapter XLIIn context
I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.
Little Women (1868–1869), Part Second, Chapter XLIVIn context
