Amos Bronson Alcott
United States
29 Nov 1799 // 4 Mar 1888
Teacher / Writer / Philosopher
29 Nov 1799 // 4 Mar 1888
Teacher / Writer / Philosopher
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Traveling is no fool's errand to him who carries his eyes and itinerary along with him
The richest minds need not large libraries
When one becomes indifferent to women, to children, and young people, he may know that he is superannuated, and has withdrawn from whatsoever is sweetest and purest in human existence
Truth is sensitive and jealous of the least encroachment upon its sacredness
Truth is inclusive of all the virtues, is older than sects and schools, and, like charity, more ancient than mankind
Travel makes all men countrymen, makes people noblemen and kings, every man tasting of liberty and dominion
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
There are truths that shield themselves behind veils, and are best spoken by implication. Even the sun veils himself in his own rays to blind the gaze of the too curious starer
The wisest and best are repulsive, if they are characterized by repulsive manners. Politeness is an easy virtue, costs little, and has great purchasing power
The more one endeavors to sound the depths of his ignorance the deeper the chasm appears
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On Anger: "For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind."
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On Destiny: "Our destiny exercises its influence over us even when, as yet, we have not learned its nature: it is our future that lays down the law of our today."
Human, All Too Human
Human, All Too Human
On Friendship: "A crowd is not company; and faces are but a gallery of pictures; and talk but a tinkling cymbal, where there is no love."
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