More Quotes by Louisa May Alcott
The mere possession of a gun is, in itself, an urge to kill, not only by design, but by accident, by madness, by fright, by bravado.
He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.
Many argue; not many converse.
Education is not confined to books, and the finest characters often graduate from no college, but make experience their master, and life their book. [Some care] only for the mental culture, and [are] in danger of over-studying, under the delusion . . . that learning must be had at all costs, forgetting that health and real wisdom are better.
...for love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.
Simple, genuine goodness is the best capital to found the business of this life upon. It lasts when fame and money fail, and is the only riches we can take out of this world with us.
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.
I often think flowers are the angels' alphabet whereby they write on hills and fields mysterious and beautiful lessons for us to feel and learn.
Keep good company, read good books, love good things and cultivate soul and body as faithfully as you can
I don't worry about the storms, I am learning to sail my own ship.
