“ Who speaks to the instincts speaks to the deepest in mankind, and finds the readiest response. Amos Bronson Alcott
“ To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent that is to triumph over old age. Amos Bronson Alcott
“ While one finds company in himself and his pursuits, he cannot feel old, no matter what his years may be. Amos Bronson Alcott
“ We climb to heaven most often on the ruins of our cherished plans, finding our failures were successes. 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. Amos Bronson Alcott
“ All unrest is but the struggle of the soul to reassure herself of her inborn immortality. Amos Bronson Alcott
“ Our friends interpret the world and ourselves to us, if we take them tenderly and truly. Amos Bronson Alcott
“ Success is sweet and sweeter if long delayed and gotten through many struggles and defeats. Amos Bronson Alcott
“ Observation more than books and experience more than persons, are the prime educators. Amos Bronson Alcott
“ A government, for protecting business only, is but a carcass, and soon falls by its own corruption and decay. Amos Bronson Alcott
“ Books are the most mannerly of companions accessible at all times in all moods frankly declaring the author's mind without offense. Amos Bronson Alcott
