Quote by Louisa May Alcott

You are like a chestnut burr, prickly outside, but silky-soft within, and a sweet kernel, if one can only get at it. Love will make you show your heart some day, and then the rough burr will fall off.

You are like a chestnut burr, prickly outside, but silky-sof

Summary

This quote suggests that someone may appear distant and unapproachable on the surface, but they have a tender and loving nature deep inside. It implies that love has the power to break down their barriers and reveal their true vulnerability. The comparison of the person to a chestnut burr conveys the idea that their exterior roughness hides a soft and sweet core. Eventually, with the right circumstances, the outer layer will soften and unfold to expose their loving heart.

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Love Strength Hidden

By Louisa May Alcott

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