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Amos Bronson Alcott Quotes


An American teacher, writer, philosopher, and reformer.
Amos Bronson Alcott (November 29, 1799 – March 4, 1888) was an American teacher, writer, philosopher, and reformer. As an educator, Alcott pioneered new ways of interacting with young students, focusing on a conversational style, and avoided traditional punishment. He hoped to perfect the human spirit and, to that end, advocated a vegan diet before the term was coined. He was also an abolitionist and an advocate for women's rights.

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To be ignorant of one's ignorance is the malady of the ignorant.

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

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While one finds company in himself and his pursuits he cannot feel old no matter what his years may be.

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Books are the most mannerly of companions accessible at all times in all moods frankly declaring the author's mind without offense.