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Our bravest and best lessons are not learned through success, but through misadventure.

Amos Bronson Alcott

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Amos Bronson Alcott
Age: 88 †
Born: 1799
Born: November 29
Died: 1888
Died: March 4
Philosopher
Poet
Teacher
Writer
Bronson Alcott
Best
Misadventure
Bravest
Lessons
Humor
Learned
Success

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