Rose: A real sacrifice is giving up something you want or enjoy very much, isn't it? Alec: Yes.Rose: Doing it one's own self because one loves another person very much and wants her to be happy? Alec: Yes.Rose: And doing it pleasantly, and being glad about it, and not minding the praise if it doesn't come? Alec: Yes dear, that is the true spirit of self-sacrifice... Louisa May Alcott
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More Quotes By Louisa May Alcott
  1. The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely.

  2. Love Jo all your days, if you choose, but don't let it spoil you, for it's wicked to throw away so many good gifts because you can't have the one you want.

  3. You don’t need scores of suitors. You need only one… if he’s the right one.

  4. Life and love are very precious when both are in full bloom.

  5. I never wanted to go away, and the hard part now is the leaving you all. I'm not afraid, but it seems as if I should be homesick for you even in heaven.

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