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

Salt is like good-humor, and nearly every thing is better for a pinch of it.

…I can't help seeing that you are very lonely, and sometimes there is a hungry look in your eyes that goes to my heart.

Woman work a great many miracles.

I've got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen.

When I had the 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.

[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.