Louisa May Alcott

Young people think they never can change, but they do in the most wonderful manner, and very few die of broken hearts. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

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Dan clung to her in speechless gratitude, feeling the blessedness of mother love, — that divine gift which comforts, purifies, and strengthens all who seek it. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

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The young people were playing that still more absorbing game in which hearts are always trumps. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

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[Jo to her mother] I knew there was mischief brewing. I felt it and now it's worse than I imagined. I just wish I could marry Meg myself, and keep her safe in the family. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

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Oh dear, life is pretty tough sometimes, isn't it? ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

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The humblest tasks get beautified if loving hands do them. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

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…in silence learned the sweet solace which affection administers to sorrow. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

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I'm tired of praise; and love is very sweet, when it is simple and sincere like this. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

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... because I have fallen in love with so many pretty girls and never once the least bit with any man. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

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It's lovely to see people so happy. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

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