The moment Aunt March took her nap, or was busy with company, Jo hurried to this quiet place, and curling herself up in the easy chair, devoured poet… - Louisa May Alcott

Our actions are in our own hands, but the consequences of them are not. Remember that, my dear, and think twice before you do anything.

You think then, that it is better to have a few duties and live a little for others, do you?

I’m not like the rest of you; I never made any plans about what I’d do when I grew up; I never thought of being married, as you did. I couldn’t seem to imagine myself anything but stupid little Beth, trotting about at home, of no use anywhere but there. I never wanted to go away, and the hard part now is leaving you all. I’m not afraid, but it seems as if I should be homesick for you even in heaven.