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Amos Bronson Alcott
Find important quotes and citations by the author Amos Bronson Alcott.
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Quote 1999
Our dreams drench us in senses, and senses steps us again in dreams -
Quote 1998
One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and wellMore quotes on the topics: wisdom mind intelligence accuracy talent
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Quote 1997
Strengthen me by sympathizing with my strength, not my weaknessMore quotes on the topics: weakness strength sympathy admiration respect
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Quote 1996
Who knows, the mind has the key to all things besidesMore quotes on the topics: knowledge mind intelligence wisdom
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Quote 1995
Thought means life, since those who do not think so do not live in any high or real sense. Thinking makes the manMore quotes on the topics: thoughts intelligence mankind sense mind
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Quote 1994
We climb to heaven most often on the ruins of our cherished plans, finding our failures were successesMore quotes on the topics: heaven aims failure success errors mistakes
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Quote 1993
Our ideals are our better selvesMore quotes on the topics: example preference character aims personality
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Quote 1992
Who speaks to the instincts speaks to the deepest in mankind, and finds the readiest response.More quotes on the topics: speech success instinct mankind attention
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Quote 1991
While one finds company in himself and his pursuits, he cannot feel old, no matter what his years may beMore quotes on the topics: age interest pursuit indifference satisfaction
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Quote 1990
Success is sweet and sweeter if long delayed and gotten through many struggles and defeats. -
Quote 1989
That is a good book which is opened with expectation, and closed with delight and profitMore quotes on the topics: interest worth expectations enjoyment knowledge
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Quote 1987
Debate is masculine, conversation is feminineMore quotes on the topics: discussion conversation character
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Quote 1986
Observation more than books, experience rather than persons, are the prime educatorsMore quotes on the topics: experience education learning example
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Quote 1985
A government, for protecting business only, is but a carcass, and soon falls by its own corruption and decayMore quotes on the topics: protection preference business corruption transience
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Quote 1984
First find the man in yourself if you will inspire manliness in othersMore quotes on the topics: self-development knowledge example education
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Quote 1983
A true teacher defends his students against his own personal influencesMore quotes on the topics: truth personality protection influence opinion
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Quote 1982
Civilization degrades the many to exalt the fewMore quotes on the topics: preference selection people
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Quote 1981
To be ignorant of one's ignorance is the malady of the ignorant -
Quote 1663
The less routine the more life -
Quote 1098
While one finds company in himself and his pursuits, he cannot feel old, no matter what his years may beMore quotes on the topics: interest age passion mind emotions satisfaction indifference
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Quote 1096
To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent that is to triumph over old ageMore quotes on the topics: heart age hope friendliness happiness character
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