Jo's breath gave out here, and wrapping her head in the paper, she bedewed her little story with a few natural tears, for to be independent and earn the praise of those she loved were the dearest wishes of her heart, and this seemed to be the first step toward that happy end.

To me, love isn't all. I must look up, not down, trust and honor with my whole heart, and find strenght and integrity to lean on

Money is a needful and precious thing, and when well used, a noble thing, but I never want you to think it is the first or only prize to strive for. I'd rather see you poor men's wives, if you were happy, beloved, contented, than queens on thrones, without self-respect and peace.

Is it not meningitis?

…on some occasions, women, like dreams, go by contraries.

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.

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