All the worse for the undeniable talent which hides the evil so subtly and makes the danger so delightful.

My book came out; and people began to think that topsy-turvy Louisa would amount to something after all.

Jo's eyes sparkled, for it's always pleasant to be believed in; and a friend's praise is always sweeter than a dozen newspaper puffs.

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

Men are always ready to die for us, but not to make our lives worth having. Cheap sentiment and bad logic.

When I had youth I had no money; now I have the money I have no time; and when I get the time, if I ever do, I shall have no health to enjoy life. I suppose it's the discipline I need; but it's rather hard to love the things I do, and see them go by because duty chains me to my galley. If I ever come into port with all sails set, that will be my reward perhaps.

We can't any of us do all we would like, but we can do our best for every case that comes to us, and that helps amazingly.