Louisa Alcott

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.

Life is my college. May I graduate well, and earn some honors!

Life is my college. May I graduate well, and earn some honors!

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

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

I never wanted to go away, and the hard part now is the leaving you all. I'm not afraid, but read more

I never wanted to go away, and the hard part now is the leaving you all. I'm not afraid, but it seems as if I should be homesick for you even in heaven.