Amos Bronson Alcott Quotes

While one finds company in himself and his pursuits, he cannot feel old, no matter what his years may be.

The surest sign of age is loneliness.

The true teacher defends his pupil 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 disciple.

To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant.

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.

Civilization degrades the many to exalt the few.

Many can argue; not many converse.