Amos Bronson Alcott
Amos Bronson Alcott
Amos Bronson Alcottwas an American teacher, writer, philosopher, and reformer. As an educator, Alcott pioneered new ways of interacting with young students, focusing on a conversational style, and avoided traditional punishment. He hoped to perfect the human spirit and, to that end, advocated a vegan diet before the term was coined. He was also an abolitionist and an advocate for women's rights...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEducator
Date of Birth29 November 1799
CountryUnited States of America
Debate is masculine, conversation is feminine.
Many can argue - not many converse.
One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well.
Who knows, the mind has the key to all things besides.
Dignity of manner always conveys a sense of reserved force.
Strengthen me by sympathizing with my strength, not my weakness.
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.
A work of real merit finds favor at last.
A sip is the most than mortals are permitted from any goblet of delight.
Enthusiasm imparts itself magnetically and fuses all into one happy and harmonious unity of feeling and sentiment.
Equanimity is the gem in virtue's chaplet, and St. Sweetness the loveliest in her calendar.
Memory marks the horizon of our consciousness, imagination its zenith.
Education may work wonders as well in warping the genius of individuals as in seconding it.
Truth is inclusive of all the virtues, is older than sects and schools, and, like charity, more ancient than mankind.