To be loved and chosen by a good man is the best and sweetest thing which can happen to a woman. - Louisa May Alcott

It is often said that there should be no death or grief in children's stories. It is not wise to dwell on the dark and sad side of these things; but they have also a bright and lovely side, and since even the youngest, dearest, and most guarded child cannot escape some knowledge of the great mystery, is it not well to teach them in simple, cheerful ways that affection sweetens sorrow, and a lovely life can make death beautiful?

a principle that can't bear being laughed at, frowned on, and cold-shouldered, is n't worthy of the name.

"Ah, if I could only feel assured that it was right and not a blind impulse of a weak woman's heart!'" ~Rosamond