A little kingdom I possess, where thoughts and feelings dwell; And very hard the task I find of governing it well.

Energy is more attractive than beauty in a man.

I often think flowers are the angels' alphabet whereby they write on hills and fields mysterious and beautiful lessons for us to feel and learn.

I for one don't want to be ranked among idiots, felons, and minors any longer, for I am none of them.

Do the things you know, and you shall learn the truth you need to know.

[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.

Laurie felt just then that his heart was entirely broken and the world a howling wilderness.