Louisa May Alcott (November 29, 1832 – March 6, 1888) was an American novelist, short story writer and poet best known as the author of the novel Little Women (1868) and its sequels Little Men (1871) and Jo’s Boys (1886). I hope, these Luisa May Alcott Quotes will inspire you to live your life fearlessly.
Be worthy love, and love will come.
– Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott Quotes
1. “Some people seemed to get all sunshine, and some all shadow.” – Louisa May Alcott
2. “Human minds are more full of mysteries than any written book and more changeable than the cloud shapes in the air.” – Louisa May Alcott
3. “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” – Louisa May Alcott
4. “It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women.” – Louisa May Alcott
5. “Life and love are very precious when both are in full bloom.” – Louisa May Alcott
6. “Love is a great beautifier.” – Louisa May Alcott
7. “Do the things you know, and you shall learn the truth you need to know.” – Louisa May Alcott
8. “A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found a treasure.” – Louisa May Alcott
9. “We don’t choose our talents; but we needn’t hide them in a napkin because they are not just what we want.” – Louisa May Alcott
10. “Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.” – Louisa May Alcott
11. “Keep good company, read good books, love good things and cultivate soul and body as faithfully as you can.” – Louisa May Alcott
12. “We all have our own life to pursue, our own kind of dream to be weaving, and we all have the power to make wishes come true, as long as we keep believing.” – Louisa May Alcott
13. “Conceit spoils the finest genius.” – Louisa May Alcott
14. “Love is the only thing that we can carry with us when we go, and it makes the end so easy.” – Louisa May Alcott
15. “The humblest tasks get beautified if loving hands do them.” – Louisa May Alcott
16. “Some books are so familiar that reading them is like being home again.” – Louisa May Alcott
17. “A real gentleman is as polite to a little girl as to a woman.” – Louisa May Alcott
18. “I ask not for any crown But that which all may win; Nor try to conquer any world Except the one within.” – Louisa May Alcott
19. “It’s amazing how lovely common things become, if one only knows how to look at them.” – Louisa May Alcott
20. “The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely.” – Louisa May Alcott
21. “Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn’t worth ruling.” – Louisa May Alcott
22. “Nothing is impossible to a determined woman.” – Louisa May Alcott
23. “Simple, genuine goodness is the best capital to found the business of this life upon. It lasts when fame and money fail, and is the only riches we can take out of this world with us.” – Louisa May Alcott
24. “Cheerfulness can change misfortune into love and friends.” – Louisa May Alcott
25. “Love covers a multitude of sins.” – Louisa May Alcott
26. “Wild roses are fairest, and nature a better gardener than art.” – Louisa May Alcott
27. “Books are always good company if you have the right sort.” – Louisa May Alcott
28. “A principle that can’t bear being laughed at, frowned on, and cold-shouldered, isn’t worthy of the name.” – Louisa May Alcott
29. “He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.” – Louisa May Alcott
30. “Many of the bravest never are known, and get no praise. But that does not lessen their beauty.” – Louisa May Alcott
31. “It takes two flints to make a fire.” – Louisa May Alcott
32. “Better lose your life than your soul…” – Louisa May Alcott
33. “The emerging woman … will be strong-minded, strong-hearted, strong-souled, and strong-bodied…strength and beauty must go together.” – Louisa May Alcott
34. “Where the heart is the mind works best.” – Louisa May Alcott
35. “Prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well.” – Louisa May Alcott
36. “Many argue; not many converse.” – Louisa May Alcott
37. “I want to do something splendid… Something heroic or wonderful that won’t be forgotten after I’m dead… I think I shall write books.” – Louisa May Alcott
38. “I love my liberty too well to be in a hurry to give it up for any mortal man.” – Louisa May Alcott
39. “Preserve your memories, keep them well, what you forget you can never retell.” – Louisa May Alcott
40. “I like good strong words that mean something…” – Louisa May Alcott
