We don't choose our talents; but we needn't hide them in a napkin because they are not just what we want.

The female population exceeds the male, you know, especially in New England, which accounts for the high state of culture we are in, perhaps.

Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.

Beth ceased to fear him from that moment, and sat there talking to him as cozily as if she had known him all her life, for love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.

The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely.

I only mean to say that I have a feeling that it never was intended I should live long. I'm not like the rest of you.

Jo had learned that hearts, like flowers, cannot be rudely handled, but must open naturally.