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" She had a womanly instinct that clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners. "
Louisa May Alcott
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" Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead. "
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" Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success. "
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" Happy is the son whose faith in his mother remains unchallenged. "
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" You have a good many little gifts and virtues, but there is no need of parading them, for conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long, and the great charm of all power is modesty. "
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" Let my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth's sake, and so earn some right to rejoice when the victory is won. "
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" 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 for the fun of it. "
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