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.

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...

Housekeeping ain't no joke

Housekeeping ain't no joke

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.

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...

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...

Being strong means rejoicing in who you are, complete with imperfections.

Being strong means rejoicing in who you are, complete with imperfections.

Praise and criticism comes hand and hand in all walks of life. But a being...

Praise and criticism comes hand and hand in all walks of life. But a being...

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

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

You can always take the easy way out & give up but real strength comes...

You can always take the easy way out & give up but real strength comes...

It is the nature of the strong heart, that like the palm tree it strives...

It is the nature of the strong heart, that like the palm tree it strives...

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,...

Being silent isn't being strong, it's being a victim.

Being silent isn't being strong, it's being a victim.

Everyone should carefully observe which way his heart draws him, and then choose that way...

Everyone should carefully observe which way his heart draws him, and then choose that way...

That which does not kill us makes us stronger.

That which does not kill us makes us stronger.

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

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

Being a strong woman leader means being respectful of everyone. It does not mean being...

Being a strong woman leader means being respectful of everyone. It does not mean being...