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

— Louisa May Alcott, Little Women (1868), Ch. 22: Artistic Attempts

About Louisa May Alcott

1832 – 1888

American novelist, author of "Little Women".

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

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

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

“The young have exalted notions, because they have not been humbled by life or learned its necessary limitations.”

“Be attentive therefore, according to the instruction of the Gospel, to learn obedience from the lily and the bird.”

“I must study the plain physical facts of the case, ascertain what is possible, and learn what appears to be wise and right.”

“I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us that the less we use our power, the greater it will be.”

“Life consists in the alternate process of learning and unlearning; but it is often wiser to unlearn than to learn.”

“Warriors of the light are not perfect. Their beauty lies in accepting this fact and still desiring to grow and to learn.”