Quotes from book

Jo's Boys

“Mothers can forgive anything! Tell me all, and be sure that I will never let you go, though the whole world should turn from you.”

“Men are always ready to die for us, but not to make our lives worth having. Cheap sentiment and bad logic.”

“The scar will remain, but it is better for a man to lose both arms than his soul; and these hard years, instead of being lost, may be made the most precious of your lives, if they teach you to rule yourselves.”

“…books are always good company if you have the right sort. Let me pick out some for you.' And Mrs. Jo made a bee-line to the well-laden shelves, which were the joy of her heart and the comfort of her life.”

“…the violin — that most human of all instruments…”

“…she rejoiced as only mothers can in the good fortunes of their children.”

“I do like men who come out frankly and own that they are not gods.”

“We don't choose our talents; but we needn't hide them in a napkin because they are not just what we want.”