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Louisa May Alcott

1832–1888 · American novelist, poet and advocate for women’s independence.

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About Louisa May Alcott

Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women follows the ambitions, mistakes, work and changing relationships of the March sisters. Its memorable lines belong to fictional speakers at particular stages of their lives, so character and chapter remain important to their meaning.

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

Louisa May Alcott

Little Women, Chapter 44 — My Lord and Lady · View source

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I want to do something splendid, something heroic or wonderful that won’t be forgotten after I’m dead.

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Little Women, Chapter 13 — Castles in the Air · View source

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