Beth ceased to fear him from that moment, and sat there talking to him as cozily as if she had known him all her life, for love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.

— Louisa May Alcott

Be worthy love, and love will come.

— Louisa May Alcott

…books are always good company if you have the right sort. Let me pick out some for you.' And Mrs. Jo made a bee-line to the well-laden shelves, which were the joy of her heart and the comfort of her life.

— Louisa May Alcott

Boys don't gush, so I can stand it. The last time I let at a party of girls, one fell into my arms and said, "Darling, love me!" I wanted to shake her,' answered Mrs. Jo, wiping her pen with energy.

— Louisa May Alcott

But, like all happiness, it did not last long…

— Louisa May Alcott

Color makes no difference; the peeps are gray, the seals are black, and the crabs yellow; but we don't care, and are all friends. It is very unkind to treat you so.

— Louisa May Alcott

Conceit spoils the finest genius.

— 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.

— Louisa May Alcott

Dan clung to her in speechless gratitude, feeling the blessedness of mother love, — that divine gift which comforts, purifies, and strengthens all who seek it.

— Louisa May Alcott

Dear me! How happy and good we'd be, if we had no worries!

— Louisa May Alcott