Louisa May Alcott Quotes

1832 – 1888

American novelist, author of "Little Women".

22 quotesAbout Louisa May Alcott on Wikipedia

“Love is the only thing that we can carry with us when we go, and it makes the end so easy.”

— Louisa May Alcott

“Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn't worth ruling.”

— Louisa May Alcott

“I can't give her money, but I can teach her; so I do, and she is the most promising pupil I have.”

— Louisa May Alcott

“Help one another, is part of the religion of our sisterhood, Fan.”

— Louisa May Alcott

“I was thinking what a curious thing love is; only a sentiment, and yet it has power to make fools of men and slaves of women.”

— Louisa May Alcott

“Everyone has a right to happiness and sooner or later I will have it.”

— Louisa May Alcott

“You think your temper is the worst in the world, but mine used to be just like it.”

— Louisa May Alcott

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

— Louisa May Alcott

“Simple, sincere people seldom speak much of their piety.”

— Louisa May Alcott

“I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.”

— Louisa May Alcott

“I had a pleasant time with my mind, for it was happy.”

— Louisa May Alcott

“I believe that it is as much a right and duty for women to do something with their lives as for men and we are not going to be satisfied with such frivolous parts as you give us.”

— Louisa May Alcott

“If I can do no more, let 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 Alcott

“I am angry nearly every day of my life, but I have learned not to show it; and I still try to hope not to feel it, though it may take me another forty years to do it.”

— Louisa May Alcott

“If people really want to go, and really try all their lives, I think they will get in; for I don’t believe there are any locks on that door, or any guards at the gate.”

— Louisa May Alcott

“She had a womanly instinct that clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners.”

— Louisa May Alcott

“Girls are so queer you never know what they mean. They say no when they mean yes, and drive a man out of his wits just for the fun of it.”

— Louisa May Alcott

“It was not a fashionable place, but even among the pleasant people there, the girls made few friends, preferring to live for one another.”

— Louisa May Alcott

“I want to be great, or nothing. I won't be a common-place dauber, so I don't intend to try any more.”

— Louisa May Alcott

“When women are the advisers, the lords of creation don't take the advice till they have persuaded themselves that it is just what they intended to do.”

— Louisa May Alcott

“The invigorating air did them both good, and much exercise worked wholesome changes in minds as well as bodies. They seemed to get clearer views of life and duty up there among…”

— Louisa May Alcott