5 Best Louisa May Alcott Quotes

“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”

Jo says this to Laurie in Chapter 44, after Beth's death, expressing her resilience and determination to move forward.

“I'd rather take coffee than compliments just now.”

Jo says this to Laurie in Chapter 35, when he praises her writing but she is more interested in the coffee he brought.

“Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents.”

Jo says this in the opening line of the book, lamenting the family's poverty during the holiday season.

“I am not a poet. I am only a woman.”

Professor Bhaer says this to Jo in Chapter 46, when she asks him to write a poem for her, and he responds with a humble declaration of his love.

“I like good strong words that mean something.”

Jo says this in Chapter 34, when she is discussing her writing style with Professor Bhaer.