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...

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.

Housekeeping ain't no joke

Housekeeping ain't no joke

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...

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.

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,...

You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love & affection.

You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love & affection.

Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.

Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.

It's not what you're worth that is important, but how much of yourself you are...

It's not what you're worth that is important, but how much of yourself you are...

Self-talk reflects your innermost feelings.

Self-talk reflects your innermost feelings.

The tragedy is that so many people look for self-confidence and self-respect everywhere except within...

The tragedy is that so many people look for self-confidence and self-respect everywhere except within...

If I am not for myself, who will be?

If I am not for myself, who will be?

Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no...

Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no...

Other peoples opinion of you does not have to become your reality.

Other peoples opinion of you does not have to become your reality.

Never forget that once upon a time, in an unguarded moment, you recognized yourself as...

Never forget that once upon a time, in an unguarded moment, you recognized yourself as...

We cannot think of being acceptable to others until we have first proven acceptable to...

We cannot think of being acceptable to others until we have first proven acceptable to...

It took me a long time not to judge myself through someone elses eyes.

It took me a long time not to judge myself through someone elses eyes.