Louisa May Alcott, Little Women, Quotes

A collection of quotes by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women,.

Louisa May Alcott was an American author born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, in 1832. She is best known for her novel "Little Women," which portrays the lives of four sisters and their journey to adulthood during the American Civil War era. Alcott drew inspiration from her own family and experiences, creating relatable characters and themes of love, friendship, and personal growth. Published in 1868, "Little Women" became an instant success, and Alcott was hailed as a significant figure in American literature. Beyond her most famous work, Alcott also wrote numerous other novels, poems, and short stories, leaving a lasting legacy in the literary world.

Simple, sincere people seldom speak much of their piety. It

Simple, sincere people seldom speak much of their piety. It shows itself in acts rather than in words, and has more influence than homilies or protestations. Beth could not reason upon or explain the faith that gave her courage and patience to give up life, and cheerfully wait for death. Like a confiding child, she asked no questions, but left everything to God and nature, Father and Mother of us all, feeling sure that they, and they only, could teach and strengthen heart and spirit for this life and the life to come. She did not rebuke Jo with saintly speeches, only loved her better for her passionate affection, and clung more closely to the dear human love, from which our Father never means us to be weaned, but through which He draws us closer to Himself. She could not say, I'm glad to go, for life was very sweet for her. She could only sob out, I try to be willing, while she held fast to Jo, as the first bitter wave of this great sorrow broke over them together.

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