Louisa Alcott

Rivalry adds so much to the charms of one's conquests

Rivalry adds so much to the charms of one's conquests

Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us-and read more

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.

I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.

I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.

If Mr. Clemens cannot think of something better to tell our pure-minded lads and lasses, he had better stop writing read more

If Mr. Clemens cannot think of something better to tell our pure-minded lads and lasses, he had better stop writing for them.

My definition [of a philosopher] is of a man up in a balloon, with his family and friends holding the read more

My definition [of a philosopher] is of a man up in a balloon, with his family and friends holding the ropes which confine him to earth and trying to haul him down.