She fell into the moody, miserable state of mind which often comes when strong wills have to yield to the inevitable.
Louisa May Alcottโฆbooks are always good company if you have the right sort. Let me pick out some for you.' And Mrs. Jo made a bee-line to the well-laden shelves, which were the joy of her heart and the comfort of her life.
Louisa May AlcottIf you feel your value lies in being merely decorative, I fear that someday you might find yourself believing thatโs all that you really are. Time erodes all such beauty, but what it cannot diminish is the wonderful workings of your mind: Your humor, your kindness, and your moral courage. These are the things I cherish so in you. I so wish I could give my girls a more just world. But I know youโll make it a better place." -- Marmee, Little Women
Louisa May Alcott