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Louisa May Alcott

~ 1832 - 1888

Louisa May Alcott was an American novelist and poet, best known for her classic novel "Little Women," which is a semi-autobiographical account of her own family. Alcott was a prolific writer and advocate for women's rights, her works often portraying strong female characters and challenging societal norms of the time.

  1. Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success.

    Louisa May Alcott
    #time#balance#success

  2. People don't have fortunes left them in that style nowadays; men have to work and women to marry for money. It's a dreadfully unjust world.

    Louisa May Alcott
    #fortune#injustice#gender

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

    Louisa May Alcott
    #storm#learning#courage

  4. So long as you can sweeten another's pain, life is not in vain.

    Louisa May Alcott
    #pain#purpose#compassion

  5. Of all things, I like books best.

    Louisa May Alcott
    #books#favorites#passion

  6. I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.

    Louisa May Alcott
    #sailing#courage#growth

  7. The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely.

    Louisa May Alcott
    #beauty#happiness#simplicity

  8. Love the hand that fate deals you and play it as your own.

    Louisa May AlcottResolve to take fate by the throat and shake a living out of her, 1857
    #fate#love#acceptance