I've neither beauty, money, nor rank, yet every foolish boy mistakes my frank interest for something warmer, and makes me miserable. It is my misfortune. Think of me what you will, but beware of me in time, for against my will I may do you harm.
Louisa May AlcottAll the worse for the undeniable talent which hides the evil so subtly and makes the danger so delightful.
Louisa May Alcottโฆwhat splendid dreams young people build upon a word, and how bitter is the pain when the bright bubbles burst.
Louisa May AlcottWhen Emerson's library was burning at Concord, I went to him as he stood with the firelight on his strong, sweet face, and endeavored to express my sympathy for the loss of his most valued possessions, but he answered cheerily, 'Never mind, Louisa, see what a beautiful blaze they make! We will enjoy that now.' The lesson was one never forgotten and in the varied lessons that have come to me I have learned to look for something beautiful and bright.
Louisa May Alcott