"Poor girls don't stand any chance, Belle says, unless they put themselves forward," sighed Meg.
"Then we'll be old maids," said Jo stoutly.
"Right, Jo; better be happy old maids than unhappy wives, or unmaidenly girls, running about to find husbands," said Mrs. March decidedly. "Don't be troubled, Meg; poverty seldom daunts a sincere lover. Some of the best and most honored women I know were poor girls, but so love-worthy that they were not allowed to be old maids. Leave these things to time; make this home happy, so that you may be fit for homes of your own, if they are offered you, and contented here if they are not. One thing remember, my girls; mother is always ready to be your confidant, father to be your friend; and both of us trust and hope that our daughters, whether married or single, will be the pride and comfort of our lives."
"We will, Marmee, we will!" cried both, with all their hearts, as she bade them good-night."
I'm reading this right now and came across this part the other night. I reread LW once every couple of years and the more into my own homemaking/wifely stuff I get, the more great things I glean from the story!
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Mrs. Sarah Coller
Yes, different nuggets pop out each time :) That is what makes it a classic for me!
DeleteWow! I never realized what gems of wisdom were hidden in Little Women! I guess I need to go back and re-read it!
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DeleteI agree with the comments. It's a book with a lot of wisdom and humour in it. I'm reading it in English right now and see many wise lessons, although I do not understand all the words lol. Annemieke.
ReplyDeleteI think you do pretty good Annemieke!
DeleteLove Marmee's advice. Thanks for sharing, my friend. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Lisa :)
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