Thought means life, since those who do not think so do not live in any high or real sense. Thinking makes the man. - Amos Bronson Alcott
One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well. - Amos Bronson Alcott
Civilization degrades the many to exalt the few. - Amos Bronson Alcott
To be ignorant of one's ignorance is the malady of the ignorant - Amos Bronson Alcott
Action and blood now get the game. Disdain treads on the peaceful name. - Amos Bronson Alcott
That is a good book which is opened with expectation and closed with profit. - Amos Bronson Alcott
That is a good book which is opened with expectation, and closed with delight and profit. - Amos Bronson Alcott
Devotees of grammatical studies have not been distinguished for any very remarkable felicities of expression. - Amos Bronson Alcott
The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. - Amos Bronson Alcott