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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.
Amos Bronson Alcott
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Amos Bronson Alcott
Age: 88 †
Born: 1799
Born: November 29
Died: 1888
Died: March 4
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Memory marks the horizon of our consciousness, imagination its zenith.
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The mind is fast emancipating itself from the dominion of man and of matter. It has let loose fearful forces on the world.
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Children are illuminated text-books, breviaries of doctrine, living bodies of divinity, open always and inviting their elders to peruse the characters inscribed on the lovely leaves.
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Debate is angular, conversation circular and radiant of the underlying unity.
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The best teachers don't allow their own personal views to influence their teaching.
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None can teach admirably if not loving his task.
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