But it did her good, for those whose opinion had real value gave her the criticism which is an author's best education; and when the first soreness w… - Louisa May Alcott

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But it did her good, for those whose opinion had real value gave her the criticism which is an author's best education; and when the first soreness was over, she could laugh at her poor little book, yet believe in it still, and feel herself the wiser and stronger for the buffeting she had received.