“Yet that is considered an excellent school, and I dare say it would be if the benighted lady did not think it necessary to cram her pupils like Thanksgiving turkeys, instead of feeding them in a natural and wholesome way. It is the fault with most American schools, and the poor little heads will go on aching till we learn better.” SchoolSchoolingAmericanEight CousinsAunt HillDoctor AlecDr AlecUncle Alec Author:Louisa M. Alcott
“This love of money is the curse of American, and for the sake of it men will sell honor and honesty, till we don't know whom to trust, and it is only a genius like Agassiz who dares to say, 'I cannot waste my time in getting rich,'" said Mrs. Jessie sadly.” LoveAmericaMoneyRichHonestyTrustHonorLove Of MoneyEight CousinsAunt Hill Author:Louisa M. Alcott
“It is apt to be so, and it is hard to bear; for, though we do not want trumpets blown, we do like to have out little virtues appreciated, and cannot help feeling disappointed if they are not.” Human NatureDisappointmentAppreciationVirtuesLouisa May AlcottEight Cousins Book:Eight Cousins Source: Eight Cousins
“Mother Atkinson thought that every one should have a trade, or something to make a living out of , for rich people may grow poor, you know, and poor people have to work.... so when I saw how happy and independent those young ladies were, I wanted to have a trade, and then it wouldn't matter about money, though I like to have it well enough.” WomenWorkPoorRichFeminismIndependentTradeRoseEight CousinsAunt Hill Author:Louisa M. Alcott
“I remember hearing grandpa say that a love for god books was one of the best safeguards a man could have,' began Archie, staring thoughtfully at the fine library before him.” BooksEight CousinsArchieAunt Hill Author:Louisa M. Alcott