Father asked us what was God's noblest work. Anna said men, but I said babies. Men are often bad, but babies never are.

We'll all grow up someday, Meg, we might as well know what we want. ~Amy March~

…often between ourselves and those nearest and dearest to us there exists a reserve which it is very hard to overcome.

We don't choose our talents; but we needn't hide them in a napkin because they are not just what we want.

Watch and pray, dear, never get tired of trying, and never think it is impossible to conquer your fault.

…Jo loved a few persons very dearly and dreaded to have their affection lost or lessened in any way.

Persuasive influences are better than any amount of moralizing.