Josephine March Quotes

“Led by her mother’s hand, she had drawn nearer to the Friend who always welcomes every child with a love stronger than that of any father, tenderer than that of any mother.”

“I don’t like to doze by the fire. I like adventures, and I’m going to find some.”

“Jo had learned that hearts, like flowers, cannot be rudely handled, but must open naturally.”

”Don’t try to make me grow up before my time, Meg.”

“You are the gull, Jo, strong and wild, fond of the storm and the wind, flying far out to sea, and happy all alone.”

“I am lonely, sometimes, but I dare say it’s good for me.”

“I’d have a stable full of Arabian steeds, rooms piled with books, and I’d write out of a magic inkstand, so that my works should be as famous as Laurie’s music. I want to do something splendid before I go into my castle—something heroic, or wonderful—that won’t be forgotten after I’m dead. I don’t know what, but I’m on the watch for it, and mean to astonish you all, some day. I think I shall write books, and get rich and famous; that would suit me, so that is my favorite dream.”

“I’ve got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen.”

“I do think that families are the most beautiful things in all the world!”

“I like good strong words that mean something.”

“Don’t mind me. I’m as happy as a cricket here.”

“If I didn’t care about doing right and didn’t feel uncomfortable doing wrong, I should get on capitally.”

“Jo’s eyes sparkled, for it’s always pleasant to be believed in, and a friend’s praise is always sweeter than a dozen newspaper puffs.”