It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men… — Louisa May Alcott

Lovely weather so far; I don't know how long it will last, but I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.

I love my gallant captain with all my heart and soul and might, and never will desert him, while God lets us be together. Oh, Mother, I never knew how much like heaven this world could be, when two people love and live for one another!

Girls are so queer you never know what they mean. They say no when they mean yes, and drive a man out of his wits just for the fun of it.