He was the first, the only love her life, and in a nature like hers such passions take deep root and die-hard.
Louisa May AlcottIt takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women.
Louisa May AlcottChristmas won't be Christmas without any presents," grumbled Jo, lying on the rug. "It's so dreadful to be poor!" sighed Meg, looking down at her old dress. "I don't think it's fair for some girls to have plenty of pretty things, and other girls nothing at all," added little Amy, with an injured sniff. "We've got Father and Mother, and each other," said Beth contentedly from her corner.
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