Louisa May Alcott
American author
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About Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott took up writing as a form of escape from her family’s financial difficulties. Her first book, “Hospital Sketches”, published in 1863, was a compilation of her experiences as a nurse and typhoid patient at the Union Hospital during the American Civil War.
Her earliest works were sensation novels. Her most popular work, “Little Women”, was published in 1868 and it is modelled around her childhood and that of her sisters.
Family Life
She was born to Abby May, a social worker, and Amos Bronson Alcott, an educator. She had an elder sister, Anna, and two younger sisters: Abigail and Elizabeth. She was never married.
Other Activities
She was involved in feminist and abolitionist causes in her adulthood.
Death
She died on 6 March 1888 aged 55 from a stroke.
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Famous quotes by Louisa May Alcott
Conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long even if it is, the consciousness of possessing and using it well should satisfy one, and the great charm of all power is modesty.Louisa May Alcott
Do the things you know, and you shall learn the truth you need to know.Louisa May Alcott
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.Louisa May Alcott
Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen the more select, the more enjoyable.Louisa May Alcott
Happy is the son whose faith in his mother remains unchallenged.Louisa May Alcott
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.Louisa May Alcott
I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.Louisa May Alcott
I like to help women help themselves, as that is, in my opinion, the best way to settle the woman question. Whatever we can do and do well we have a right to, and I don't think any one will deny us.Louisa May Alcott
I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.Louisa May Alcott
It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women.Louisa May Alcott
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.Louisa May Alcott
Money is the root of all evil, and yet it is such a useful root that we cannot get on without it any more than we can without potatoes.Louisa May Alcott
Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us - and those around us - more effectively. Look for the learning.Louisa May Alcott
People don't have fortunes left them in that style nowadays men have to work and women to marry for money. It's a dreadfully unjust world.Louisa May Alcott
We all have our own life to pursue, our own kind of dream to be weaving, and we all have the power to make wishes come true, as long as we keep believing.Louisa May Alcott
What do girls do who haven't any mothers to help them through their troubles?Louisa May Alcott
Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn't worth ruling.Louisa May Alcott
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.Louisa May Alcott
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F.A.Q. about Louisa May Alcott
When is her birthday?
Louisa May Alcott's birthday is on November 29, 1832.
In how many days is her birthday?
Louisa May Alcott's birthday is in 189 days
How old was Louisa May Alcott when she died?
She was 55 years old.
When did she die?
She died in March 6, 1888.
How old would she be today?
Louisa May Alcott would be 189 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Louisa May Alcott from?
She was born in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S..
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