Louisa May Alcott

Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the more select, the more enjoyable. 

Louisa May Alcott

A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found a treasure. 

Louisa May Alcott 

Do the things you know, and you shall learn the truth you need to know. 

Louisa May Alcott 

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. 

Louisa May Alcott 

A little kingdom I possess, where thoughts and feelings dwell; And very hard the task I find of governing it well. 

Louisa May Alcott 

Conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long; even if it is, the consciousness of possessing and using it well should satisfy one, and the great charm of all power is modesty. 

Louisa May Alcott 

Happy is the son whose faith in his mother remains unchallenged. 

Louisa May Alcott 

Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success. 

Louisa May Alcott 

Father asked us what was God's noblest work. Anna said men, but I said babies. Men are often bad, but babies never are. 

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 for the fun of it. 

Louisa May Alcott