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01c. 1860 AD

He who believes is strong he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions. He who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.

Louisa May Alcott / quote

02c. 1860 AD

Happy is the son whose faith in his mother remains unchallenged.

Louisa May Alcott / quote

03c. 1860 AD

What do girls do who haven't any mothers to help them through their troubles?

Louisa May Alcott / quote

04c. 1860 AD

Money is the root of all evil, and yet it is such a useful root that we cannot get on without it any more than we can without potatoes.

Louisa May Alcott / quote