Louisa May Alcottová citáty

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„Mám rád dobré silné slová, ktoré aj niečo znamenajú …“

„Ďaleko vo svetle Slnka ležia moje najväčšie túžby. Možno sa k nim nedostanem, ale môžem sa pozrieť hore a vidieť ich krásu, veriť v ne a pokúsiť sa zájsť tam, kam zavedú.“

„Mám kľúč od môjho zámku vo vzduchu, ale či dokážem odomknúť dvere, sa ešte uvidí.“

„Ľudská myseľ skrýva viac tajomstiev ako ktorákoľvek napísaná kniha a je premenlivejšia ako tvary mrakov na nebi.“

„Schopnosť nájsť krásu v tých najskromnejších veciach robí domov šťastným a život krásnym.“

„Radšej si teraz vezmem kávu ako komplimenty.“

„Miluj Jo po všetky dni, ak sa rozhodneš, ale nenechaj sa ňou rozmaznávať, lebo je zlé zahodiť toľko dobrých darov, pretože nemôžeš mať ten, ktorý chceš.“

„Tvoj otec, Jo. Nikdy nestráca trpezlivosť, nikdy nepochybuje a nesťažuje sa, ale vždy dúfa, pracuje a čaká tak radostne, že sa človek pred ním hanbí robiť niečo iné.“

“Not another day or hour would she remain, no help was possible, no atonement could retrieve the past, no love or pity, pardon or excuse should soften the sharp pang of reparation for the guilty man. To go instantly and forever was her only thought, and this gave her strength to rise and look about her.”

“The invigorating air did them both good, and much exercise worked wholesome changes in minds as well as bodies. They seemed to get clearer views of life and duty up there among the everlasting hills. The fresh winds blew away desponding doubts, delusive fancies, and moody mists. The warm spring sunshine brought out all sorts of aspiring ideas, tender hopes, and happy thoughts. The lake seemed to wash away the troubles of the past, and the grand old mountains to look benignly down upon them saying, "Little children, love one another."”

“If I can do no more, 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.”

“I tell you I cannot bear it! I shall do something desperate if this life is not changed soon. It gets worse and worse, and I often feel as if I'd gladly sell my soul to Satan for a year of freedom.”

“Back to him she would never go, but in her lonely life still lived the sweet memory of that happy time when she believed in him and he was all in all to her.”

“Because in spite of this longing, I know that I shall purchase happiness at high price if I return; that new falsehood may betray me, new tyranny oppress me, and above all I feel that with this man I must lose more and more the love of all good things, so strong is his influence, so unprincipled his nature. My only hope is that I may save his soul and yet not lose my own. Can I, dare I do this?”

“If people really want to go, and really try all their lives, I think they will get in; for I don’t believe there are any locks on that door, or any guards at the gate. I always imagine it is as it is in the picture, where the shining ones stretch out their hands to welcome poor Christian as he comes up from the river.”

“She had a womanly instinct that clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners.”

“It was not a fashionable place, but even among the pleasant people there, the girls made few friends, preferring to live for one another.”

“Stay is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary.”

“I was thinking what a curious thing love is; only a sentiment, and yet it has power to make fools of men and slaves of women.”

“I must know where you are, but I will not molest nor betray you till the time arrives. Go where you like, assume what disguise you choose, do what you please, except die or marry. I'll stand off and watch the play, but I must follow. I like the chase, it is exciting, novel and absorbing. I have tried and tried of other amusements, this satisfies me and I am in no haste to end it.”

“The child has talent, loves music, and needs help. I can't give her money, but I can teach her; so I do, and she is the most promising pupil I have. Help one another, is part of the religion of our sisterhood, Fan.”

“In vain she told herself that he was unworthy any woman's trust and love, still the unconquerable sentiment that once made her happiness now remained to become her torment.”

“Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn't worth ruling.”

“Suppose I broke away and left you, or made it impossible for you to stay. That I was base and false; in every way unworthy of your love, and it was clearly right for you to go, what would you do then?"
"Go away and–"
He interrupted with a triumphant laugh, "Die as heroines always do, tender slaves as they are.”

“Suppose I broke away and left you, or made it impossible for you to stay. That I was base and false; in every way unworthy of your love, and it was clearly right for you to go, what would you do then?”

“'In the fitful light of the dusky hall the newcomer's face suddenly appeared fiery-eyed and menacing, and, glancing at a portrait of Mephistopheles, Rosamond exclaimed, "Why, you are the very image of Meph--"”

“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!”

“No, I never wish that. I don't intend to die till I've enjoyed my life. Everyone has a right to happiness and sooner or later I will have it. Youth, health and freedom were meant to be enjoyed and I want to try every pleasure before I am too old to enjoy them.”

“Housekeeping ain't no joke.”

“I am more than half-persuaded that I am a man's soul put by some freak of nature into a woman's body...because I have fallen in love with so many pretty girls and never once the least bit with any man.”

“I had a pleasant time with my mind, for it was happy.”