She preferred imaginary heroes to real ones, because when tired of them, the former could be shut up in the tin kitchen till called for, and the latter were less manageable.

But please hug and kiss me, everyone, and don't mind my dress, I want a great many crumples of this sort put into it today.

A holiday isn't a holiday, without plenty of freedom and fun.

books have been my greatest comfort, castle-building a never-failing delight, and scribbling a very profitable amusement.

She began to see that character is a better possession than money, rank, intellect, or beauty, and to feel that if greatness is what a wise man has defined it to be, 'truth, reverence, and good will,' then her friend Friedrich Bhaer was not only good, but great.

Jo's eyes sparkled, for it's always pleasant to be believed in; and a friend's praise is always sweeter than a dozen newspaper puffs.

I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.