Simple, genuine goodness is the best capital to found the business of …

Louisa May Alcott
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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. ✨ Louisa May Alcott (1940). Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo's Boys; a Sequel to Little Women
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Don't try to make me grow up before my time. ✨ Louisa May Alcott (2014). Little Women, p.159, Race Point Publishing
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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. ✨ J. M. Barrie, Charles Dickens, Johanna Sp … ▶
Jo's eyes sparkled, for it's always pleasant to be believed in; and a friend's praise is always sweeter than a dozen newspaper puffs. ✨ Louisa May Alcott (2016). LITTLE WOMEN SERIES – Complete Collec … ▶
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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. ✨ Louisa May Alcott (1940). Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo's Boys; a Sequel to Little Women

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