And when they went away, leaving comfort behind, I think there were not in all the city four merrier people than the hungry little girls who gave away their breakfasts and contented themselves with bread and milk on Christmas morning.
Louisa May AlcottLet my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth's sake, and so earn some right to rejoice when the victory is won.
Louisa May AlcottJo's ambition was to do something very splendid; what it was she had no idea, as yet, but left it for time to tell her.
Louisa May Alcott