Quotes About Sacrifice

It's wicked to throw away so many good gifts because you can't have the one you want.

the sweetness of self-denial and self-control

You don't give her up. You only go halves.

I think it was so splendid in Father to go as a chaplain when he was too old to be drafted, and not strong enough for a soldier, said Meg warmly.

Mother didn't say anything about our money, and she won't wish us to give up everything. Let's each buy what we want, and have a little fun; I'm sure we work hard enough to earn it, cried Jo, examining the heels of her shoes in a gentlemanly manner.

It was easier to try for your sakes than for my own; a startled or surprised look from one of you when I spoke sharply rebuked me more than any words could have done; and the love, respect, and confidence of my children was the sweetest reward I could receive for my efforts to be the woman I would have them copy.

That was a very happy breakfast, thoughthey didn't get any of it. And when they went away, leaving comfortbehind, I think there were not in all the city four merrier peoplethan the hungry little girls who gave away their breakfasts andcontented themselves with bread and milk on Christmas morning.

and living for others so cheerfully that no one sees the sacrifices till the little cricket on the hearth stops chirping, and the sweet, sunshiny presence vanishes, leaving silence and shadow behind.

She had often said she wanted to do something splendid, no matter how hard; and now she had her wish,--for what could be more beautiful than to devote her life to father and mother, trying to make home as happy to them as they had to her?

I don't. I never wanted to make you care for me so, and I went away to keep you from it if I could.

There are many Beths in the world, shy and quiet, sitting in corners till needed, and living for others so cheerfully that no one sees the sacrifices till the little cricket on the hearth stops chirping, and the sweet, sunshiny presence vanishes, leaving silence and shadow behind

Gli uomini sono sempre pronti a morire per noi, ma non a renderci più facile la vita: sentimentalismo di bassa lega e scarso senso logico.

Hay en el mundo muchas Beth, tímidas y tranquilas, metidas en su rincón hasta que se las necesita, viviendo para los demás tan alegremente que nadie se da cuenta de los sacrificios que realizan, hasta que el pequeño grillo del hogar cesa de cantar y la dulce y luminosa presencia se desvanece, dejando tras de sí silencio y sombra.

There are many Beth's in the world, shy and quiet, sitting in the corners till needed, and living for others so cheerfully that no one sees the sacrifices till the little cricket on the hearth stops chirping, and the sweet, sunshiny presence vanishes, leaving silence and shadow behind.

Jo's voice was full of tender reproach, and her heart ached to think of the solitary struggle that must have gone on while Beth learned to say goodbye to health, love, and life, and take up her cross so cheerfully.

she won't wish us to give up everything.

Lotty would be privately dispatched with a batch of failures, which were to be concealed from all eyes in the convenient stomachs of the little Hummels.

Meg's high-heeled slippers were very tight and hurt her, though she would not own it, and Jo's nineteen hairpins all seemed stuck straight into her head, which was not exactly comfortable, but, dear me, let us be elegant or die.

Priva?iunile fac ca pl?cerile s? fie ?i mai dulci.

Há muitas Beths neste mundo, tímidas e sossegadas, sentadas nos seus cantos à espera que alguém precise delas e as chame, a viver tão alegremente em prol dos outros que ninguém se apercebe dos sacrifícios que fazem até que um dia o pequeno grilo deixa de cantar e a sua presença doce e radiante desaparece, deixando apenas sombra e silêncio.

Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents,' grumbled Jo, lying on the rug. 'It's so dreadful to be poor!' sighed Meg, looking down at her old dress.

When Mr. March lost his property in trying to help an unfortunate friend, the two oldest girls begged to be allowed to do something toward their own support, at least. Believing that they could not begin too early to cultivate energy, industry, and independence, their parents consented, and both fell to work with the hearty good-will which in spite of all obstacles, is sure to succeed at last.

I'll let my castle go, and stay with the dear old gentleman while he needs me, for I am all he has.

But I don't think the little we should spend would do any good. We've each got a dollar, and the army wouldn't be much helped by our giving that. I agree not to expect anything from Mother or you, but I do want to buy Undine and Sintram for myself. I've wanted it so long," said Jo, who was a bookworm