Amos Bronson Alcott Quotes (8 quotations)

1. Civilization degrades the many to exalt the few. - Amos Bronson Alcott

2. Devotees of grammatical studies have not been distinguished for any very remarkable felicities of expression. - Amos Bronson Alcott

3. One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well. - Amos Bronson Alcott

4. Strengthen me by sympathizing with my strength, not my weakness. - Amos Bronson Alcott

5. That is a good book which is opened with expectation, and closed with delight and profit. - Amos Bronson Alcott

6. 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

7. Thought means life, since those who do not think so do not live in any high or real sense. Thinking makes the man. - Amos Bronson Alcott

8. While one finds company in himself and his pursuits, he cannot feel old, no matter what his years may be. - Amos Bronson Alcott

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