November is the most disagreeable month in the whole year.

I went [to war] because I couldn't help it. I didn't want the glory or the pay; I wanted the right thing done.

I'd rather see you poor men's wives, if you were happy, beloved, contented, than queen's on thrones, without self-respect and peace.

Money is a needful and precious thing

I had a pleasant time with my mind, for it was happy.

I put in my list all the busy, useful independent spinsters I know, for liberty is a better husband than love to many of us.

…books are always good company if you have the right sort. Let me pick out some for you.' And Mrs. Jo made a bee-line to the well-laden shelves, which were the joy of her heart and the comfort of her life.