[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.

There was a good deal of laughing and kissing and explaining, in the simple, loving fashion which makes these home-festivals so pleasant at the time, so sweet to remember long afterward, and then all fell to work.

Our actions are in our own hands, but the consequences of them are not. Remember that, my dear, and think twice before you do anything.

life and love are very precious when both are in full bloom.

…because talent isn't genius, and no amount of energy can make it so. I want to be great, or nothing.

Sympathy is a sweet thing.

I think we are all hopelessly flawed.