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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Housekeeping ain't no joke

Housekeeping ain't no joke

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

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

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

The moment when someone jokes about one of your insecurities and you have to pretend...

The moment when someone jokes about one of your insecurities and you have to pretend...

Just because her eyes don't tear, doesn't mean her heart doesn't cry. Just because she...

Just because her eyes don't tear, doesn't mean her heart doesn't cry. Just because she...

If you're strong enough to deal with the pain of being mistreated, you're also strong...

If you're strong enough to deal with the pain of being mistreated, you're also strong...

Dont let circumstances you cant control, control your happiness.

Dont let circumstances you cant control, control your happiness.

You become a worrier by practicing worry. You can become free of worry by practicing...

You become a worrier by practicing worry. You can become free of worry by practicing...

Tough times dont last...but tough people do.

Tough times dont last...but tough people do.

Each pain makes you more strong, each betrayal more intelligent, every disappointment more skillful &...

Each pain makes you more strong, each betrayal more intelligent, every disappointment more skillful &...

For me, it's tougher to be vulnerable than to be tough.

For me, it's tougher to be vulnerable than to be tough.

Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong.

Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong.

Never give in.. never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty,...

Never give in.. never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty,...

The depth and strength of a human character are defined by its moral reserves. People...

The depth and strength of a human character are defined by its moral reserves. People...