184 Quotes by Amos Bronson Alcott

There is virtue in country houses, in gardens and orchards, in fields, streams and groves, in rustic recreations and plain manners, that neither cities nor universities enjoy.

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.

Anger is the resentment of the animal, and gentle blood alone makes the gentleman.

Strengthen me by sympathizing with my strength, not my weakness.

Action and blood now get the game. Disdain treads on the peaceful name.

Success is sweet and sweeter if long delayed and gotten through many struggles and defeats.

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

Who loves a garden still his Eden keeps.

A true teacher defends his students against his own personal influences.