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.

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

Let us be elegant or die! --Amy

If I didn't care about doing right and didn't feel uncomfortable doing wrong, I should get on capitally.

People cannot be molded like clay.

…she rejoiced as only mothers can in the good fortunes of their children.

Go out more, keep cheerful as well as busy, for you are the sunshine-maker of the family, and if you get dismal there is no fair weather.