Little Women Quotes

“I'm not a poet, I'm just a woman.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“No quiero ser solo una mujer hermosa. Quiero ser una mujer con propósito.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“Ser buena y hacer el bien es todo lo que deseo.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“No soy un ave y no estoy en una jaula. Soy un ser humano libre con una voluntad independiente.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“No puedo ser como las demás chicas. No puedo hacerme la delicada ni ser bonita solo para complacer a los demás.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“Una mujercita puede ser fuerte, sensible y valiente, todo a la vez.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“El amor es una flor que necesita tiempo para florecer.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“Ayudar a otros nos ayuda a nosotras mismas.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“No quiero ser olvidada después de morir… solo quiero ser recordada con amor.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“She saw that money conferred power: money and power, therefore, she resolved to have, not to be used for herself alone, but for those whom she loved more than self.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“Jo liked the prospect and was eager to be gone, for the home nest was growing too narrow for her restless nature and adventurous spirit.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“She was tired of care and confinement, longed for change, and thoughts of her father blended temptingly with the novel charms of camps and hospitals, liberty and fun.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“I wish I was a horse, then I could run for miles in this splendid air, and not lose my breath.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“You've got me, anyhow. I'm not good for much, I know; but I'll stand by you, Jo, all the days of my life; upon my word I will!' and Laurie meant what he said.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“I am not afraid of the storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“Margaret sat thinking a moment, while Jo stood with her hands behind her, looking both interested and a little perplexed; for it was a new thing to see Meg blushing and talking about admiration, lovers, and things of that sort; and Jo felt as if, during that fortnight, her sister had grown up amazingly, and was drifting away from her into a world where she could not follow.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“When the evening for the small party came, she found that the poplin wouldn't do at all, for the other girls were putting on thin dresses and making themselves very fine indeed. So out came the tarlatan, looking older, limper, and shabbier than ever beside Sallie's crisp new one. Meg saw the girls glance at it and then at one another, and her cheeks began to burn, for with all her gentleness she was very proud. No one said a word about it, but Sallie offered to dress her hair, and Annie to tie her sash, and Belle, the engaged sister, praised her white arms. But in their kindness Meg saw only pity for her poverty, and her heart felt very heavy as she stood by herself, while the others laughed, chattered, and flew about like gauzy butterflies. The hard, bitter feeling was getting pretty bad, when the maid brought in a box of flowers. Before she could speak, Annie had the cover off, and all were exclaiming at the lovely roses, heath, and fern within.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“There are many Beths in the world, shy and quiet, sitting in corners till needed, and living for others so cheerfully that no one sees the sacrifices till the little cricket on the hearth stops chirp-ing, and the sweet, sunshiny presence vanishes leaving silence and shadow behind.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“Jo felt the unspoken sympathy, and, in the silence, learned the sweet solace which affection administers to sorrow.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“Gentlemen, which means boys, be courteous to the old maids, no matter how poor and plain and prim, for the only chivalry worth having is that which is the readiest to to pay deference to the old, protect the feeble, and serve womankind, regardless of rank, age, or color.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“I'm not afraid, but it seems as if I should be homesick for you even in heaven.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“Better to be happy old maids than unhappy wives or unmaidenly girls running about to find husbands.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“The Vaughns are very rich and come from an excellent family, so I won't find fault with their yellow hair”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“„I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“Just because my dreams are different than yours doesn't mean they're unimportant.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

“The old gentleman took Jo, with a whispered "You must be my girl now," and a glance at the empty corner by the fire, that made Jo whisper back, with trembling lips, "I'll try to fill her place, sir.”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women