Louisa May Alcott

"I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship."

"I wish I had no heart, it aches so…."

"Kindness in looks and words and ways is true politeness, and any one can have it if they only try to treat other people as they like to be treated themselves."

"…wisely mingled poetry and prose."

"It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women."

"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."

"[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."