I want to do something splendid… Something heroic or wonderful that won’t be forgotten after I’m dead… I think I shall write books.

[Jo to her mother] I knew there was mischief brewing. I felt it and now it's worse than I imagined. I just wish I could marry Meg myself, and keep her safe in the family.

I've got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen.

…proved that woman isn't a half but a whole human being, and can stand alone.

Don't mind me. I'm as happy as a cricket here.

Love Jo all your days, if you choose, but don't let it spoil you, for it's wicked to throw away so many good gifts because you can't have the one you want.

I only mean to say that I have a feeling that it never was intended I should live long. I'm not like the rest of you.