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“Observation more than books and experience more than persons, are the prime educators.”

Amos Bronson Alcott · Experience

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Amos Bronson Alcott

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

Teacher

Amos Bronson Alcott

Our dreams drench us in senses, and senses steps us again in dreams.

Dreams

Amos Bronson Alcott

Our friends interpret the world and ourselves to us, if we take them tenderly and truly.

Friendship

Amos Bronson Alcott

To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent that is to triumph over old age.

Age