Louisa May Alcott

She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

#experience

The emerging woman ... will be strong-minded, strong-hearted, strong-souled, and strong-bodied...strength and beauty must go together. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

#beauty

I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

#inspirational

I ask not for any crown But that which all may win; Nor try to conquer any world Except the one within. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

#wisdom #inspirational

Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

#away #beauty #believe #far #far away

A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found a treasure. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

#friendship #faith

The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

#happiness #inspirational #love #beauty

I've got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

#challenges #keys #writing #women

I want to do something splendid… Something heroic or wonderful that won’t be forgotten after I’m dead… I think I shall write books. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

#wonder

Love Jo all your days, if you choose, but don't let it spoil you, for it's wicked to throw away so many good gifts because you can't have the one you want. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

#jo-march #longing #lost-love #love #spoil