Amos Bronson Alcott
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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.
Civilization degrades the many to exalt the few.
The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence.
Strengthen me by sympathizing with my strength, not my weakness.
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.
Devotees of grammatical studies have not been distinguished for any very remarkable felicities of expression.
One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well.
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