Jo had learned that hearts, like flowers, cannot be rudely handled, but must open naturally.

Liberty is a better husband than love to many of us.

politics were as bad as mathematics, and that the mission of politicians seemed to be calling each other names

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

…on some occasions, women, like dreams, go by contraries.

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

Where the heart is the mind works best.