It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women. Louisa May Alcott ambitiousdifferencegenius Change image and share on social
Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the more select, the more enjoyable. Louisa May Alcott bookchooseenjoyable Change image and share on social
What do girls do who haven't any mothers to help them through their troubles? Louisa May Alcott girlmothertrouble Change image and share on social
I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship. Louisa May Alcott afraidlearnsail Change image and share on social
Money is the root of all evil, and yet it is such a useful root that we cannot get on without it any more than we can without potatoes. Louisa May Alcott evilmoneypotato Change image and share on social
Do the things you know, and you shall learn the truth you need to know. Louisa May Alcott learnthingtruth Change image and share on social
Conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long; even if it is, the consciousness of possessing and using it well should satisfy one, and the great charm of all power is modesty. Louisa May Alcott charmconceitconsciousness share on social
You have a good many little gifts and virtues, but there is no need of parading them, for conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long, and the great charm of all power is modesty. Louisa May Alcott charmconceitdanger share on social
She had a womanly instinct that clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners. Louisa May Alcott characterclotheinfluence Change image and share on social
I like to help women help themselves, as that is, in my opinion, the best way to settle the woman question. Whatever we can do and do well we have a right to, and I don't think any one will deny us. Louisa May Alcott denyopinionquestion Change image and share on social
