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I went [to war] because I couldn't help it. I didn't want the glory or the pay I wanted the right thing done.

Louisa May Alcott

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Louisa May Alcott
Age: 55 †
Born: 1832
Born: November 29
Died: 1888
Died: March 6
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Philadelphia
A. M. Barnard
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...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.
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…often between ourselves and those nearest and dearest to us there exists a reserve which it is very hard to overcome.
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