She had a womanly instinct that clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners.
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...the words 'we are sisters' went straight to her heart and nestled there.Louisa May Alcott
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The rooms were very still while the pages were softly turned and the winter sunshine crept in to touch the bright heads and serious faces with a Christmas greeting.
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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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Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn't worth ruling.
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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.
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