In the midst of her tears came the thought, "When people are in danger, they ask God to save them;" and, slipping down upon her knees, she said her prayer as she had never said it before, for when human help seems gone we turn to Him as naturally as lost children cry to their father, and feel sure that he will hear and answer them.

…marriage, they say, halves one's rights and doubles one's duties.

She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain.

We'll all grow up Meg, no pretending we won't.

I'm perfectly miserable; but if you consider me presentable, I die happy.

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.

It's a great comfort to have an artistic sister.