She fell into the moody, miserable state of mind which often comes when strong wills have to yield to the inevitable.
Louisa May AlcottAnd the good fairy said, I won't leave you money or pretty dresses but I will leave you the spirit to seek your fortune from your own efforts.
Louisa May AlcottShe had a womanly instinct that clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners.
Louisa May Alcott