Quotes by Louisa May Alcott, page 2

Louisa May Alcott - american Novelist

Was born on 29 nov 1832.
Died on 06 mar 1888, at 55 years old.

Origin country: United States

Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us-and those around us - more effectively. Look for the learning.

Quote by Louisa May Alcott about events

People don't have fortunes left them in that style nowadays; men have to work and women to marry for money. It's a dreadfully unjust world.

Quote by Louisa May Alcott about style, money, man, work, world, people

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

Quote by Louisa May Alcott about influence, clothes, magic, instinct, character

“Stay” is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary.

Quote by Louisa May Alcott about word

Talent isn't genius, and no amount of energy can make it so. I want to be great, or nothing. I won't be a commonplace dauber, so I don't intend to try any more.

Quote by Louisa May Alcott about genius, talent, nothing

What do girls do who haven't any mothers to help them through their troubles?

Quote by Louisa May Alcott about haven, help

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

Quote by Louisa May Alcott about time