Amos Bronson Alcott

"Civilization degrades the many to exalt the few. "

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

"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. "

"One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well. "

"STAY is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary. "

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

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

"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. "