Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.

…Jo loved a few persons very dearly and dreaded to have their affection lost or lessened in any way.

You are the gull, Jo, strong and wild, fond of the storm and the wind, flying far out to sea, and happy all alone.

She had a womanly instinct that clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners.

[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.

My father taught in the wise way which unfolds what lies in the child

Conceit spoils the finest genius.