Love is a great beautifier.

But, Polly, a principle that can't bear being laughed at, frowned on, and cold-shouldered, isn't worthy of the name.

A real gentleman is as polite to a little girl as to a woman.

I like adventures, and I’m going to find some.

Marmee: Oh, Jo. Jo, you have so many extraordinary gifts; how can you expect to lead an ordinary life? You’re ready to go out and – and find a good use for your talent. Tho’ I don’t know what I shall do without my Jo. Go, and embrace your liberty. And see what wonderful things come of it.

You don’t need scores of suitors. You need only one… if he’s the right one.

People cannot be molded like clay.