Famous quote by Louisa May Alcott

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"Conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long; even if it is, the consciousness of possessing and using it well should satisfy one, and the great charm of all power is modesty"

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This quote is written / told by Louisa May Alcott between November 29, 1832 and March 6, 1888. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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"Weak minds sink under prosperity as well as adversity; but strong and deep ones have two high tides"

"Power is given only to those who dare to lower themselves and pick it up. Only one thing matters, one thing; to be able to dare!"

"Prestige is the shadow of money and power"

"Never trust a man who speaks well of everybody"

"It is a useless life that is not consecrated to a great ideal. It is like a stone wasted on the field without becoming a part of any edifice"

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"Don't let your will roar when your power only whispers"

"A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body"

"Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them"

"Behind every great fortune lies a great crime"

"Power wears out those who don't have it"