Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn't worth ruling.
Louisa May AlcottRead
Work is and always has been my salvation and I thank the Lord for it.
Interpretation
Work provides purpose and fulfillment in life.
In this quote, Louisa May Alcott expresses her deep appreciation for work, viewing it as a source of salvation and strength. She acknowledges that her labor has been instrumental in her life, offering her not just financial stability, but also a sense of identity, purpose, and gratitude, particularly to a higher power for the opportunity to work.
In practice
Using this quote in a speech about the importance of work-life balance.
Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn't worth ruling.
You have grown abominably lazy, and you like gossip, and waste time on frivolous things, you are contented to be petted and admired by silly people, instead of being loved and respected by wise ones.
"Stay" is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary.
... swept into the giddy vortex which keeps so many young people revolving aimlessly, till they go down or are cast upon the shore, wrecks of what they might have been
Simple, genuine goodness is the best capital to found the business of this life upon. It lasts when fame and money fail, and is the only riches we can take out of this world with us.
It takes two flints to make a fire.
He is armed without who is innocent within, be this thy screen, and this thy wall of brass.
None deserve praise for being good who have not the spirit to be bad: goodness, for the most part, is nothing but indolence or weakness of will.
But wise is the man who disdains no character, but with searching glance explores him to the root and cause of all.
I am willing to let go. I release others to experience whatever is meaningful to them, and I am free to create that which is meaningful to me.
Attitude lies somewhere between emotion and logic. It's that curious mix of optimism and determination that enables you to maintain a positive outlook and to continue plodding in the face of the most adverse circumstances.
Women are like teabags. We don't know our true strength until we are in hot water!
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