184 Quotes by Amos Bronson Alcott

One’s life should be sufficiently interesting to furnish entertainment in the record.

One’s outlook is a part of his virtue.

Genius – the free and harmonious play of all the faculties of a human being.

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

Traveling is no fool’s errand to him who carries his eyes and itinerary along with him.

Time is one’s best friend, teaching best of all the wisdom of silence.

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

Man is a living lie – a bitter jest Upon himself – a conscious grain of sand Lost in a desert of unconsciousness.

Equanimity is the gem in virtue’s chaplet, and St. Sweetness the loveliest in her calendar.