Amos Bronson Alcott Quotes

The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence.

Amos Bronson Alcott

One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well.

Amos Bronson Alcott

Civilization degrades the many to exalt the few.

Amos Bronson Alcott

Devotees of grammatical studies have not been distinguished for any very remarkable felicities of expression.

Amos Bronson Alcott

Strengthen me by sympathizing with my strength, not my weakness.

Amos Bronson Alcott

The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-distrust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciple.

Amos Bronson Alcott

No one is promiscuous in his way of dying. A man who has decided to hang himself will never jump in front of a train.

Amos Bronson Alcott

STAY is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary.

Amos Bronson Alcott