My definition [of a philosopher] is of a man up in a balloon, with his family and friends holding the ropes which confine him to earth and trying to haul him down.

Quote by Louisa May Alcott

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Help one another, is part of the religion of sisterhood.

Help one another, is part of the religion of sisterhood.

It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially...

It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially...

Housekeeping ain't no joke

Housekeeping ain't no joke

I believe that it is as much a right and duty for women to do...

I believe that it is as much a right and duty for women to do...

Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them,...

Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them,...

Gentlemen, be courteous to the old maids, no matter how poor and plain and prim,...

Gentlemen, be courteous to the old maids, no matter how poor and plain and prim,...

A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found...

A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found...

Help one another, is part of the religion of sisterhood.

Help one another, is part of the religion of sisterhood.

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

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

Each choice we make causes a ripple effect in our lives. When things happen to...

Each choice we make causes a ripple effect in our lives. When things happen to...

When you become detached mentally from yourself and concentrate on helping other people with their...

When you become detached mentally from yourself and concentrate on helping other people with their...

We see the brightness of a new page where everything yet can happen.

We see the brightness of a new page where everything yet can happen.

There is a delicate balance of putting yourself last and not being a doormat and...

There is a delicate balance of putting yourself last and not being a doormat and...

To be a warrior is not a simple matter of wishing to be one. It...

To be a warrior is not a simple matter of wishing to be one. It...

Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and...

Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and...

Sometimes risk taking may involve the most simple of acts. Yet we often whip up...

Sometimes risk taking may involve the most simple of acts. Yet we often whip up...

You may feel like dwelling on your limits or your fears. Don't do it. A...

You may feel like dwelling on your limits or your fears. Don't do it. A...

You gain strength, experience and confidence by every experience where you really stop to look...

You gain strength, experience and confidence by every experience where you really stop to look...

Within each of us is a hidden store of energy. Energy we can release to...

Within each of us is a hidden store of energy. Energy we can release to...