…feeling as if all the happiness and support of their lives was about to be taken from them.

Louisa May Alcott
About This Quote

In a time of emotional, physical or financial pain, it is important to appreciate the things you have. In the midst of a hopeless situation, you can begin to appreciate the people who love you and the good times you have had. This quote is about appreciating the good in life while at the same time acknowledging that some things are beyond your control.

Source: Little Women

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