My father taught in the wise way which unfolds what lies in the child

I can't get over my disappointment in not being a boy.

I believe that it is as much a right and duty for women to do something with their lives as for men and we are not going to be satisfied with such frivolous parts as you give us.

...and clung more closely to the dear human love, from which our Father never means us to be weaned, but through which He draws us closer to Himself.

{Mrs. March to Jo} You are too much alike and too fond of freedom, not to mention hot tempers and strong wills, to get on happily together, in a relation which needs infinite patience and forbearance, as well as love.

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

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