...a capital patient, as she never died and never got well.

Don't shut yourself up in a band box because you are a woman, but understand what is going on, and educate yourself to take part in the world's work, for it all affects you and yours.

The violin - that most human of all instruments.

Young people think they never can change, but they do in the most wonderful manner, and very few die of broken hearts.

Energy is more attractive than beauty in a man.

The moment Aunt March took her nap, or was busy with company, Jo hurried to this quiet place, and curling herself up in the easy chair, devoured poetry, romance, history, travels, and pictures like a regular bookworm.

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