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Many can argue - not many converse.

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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Ideas in the head set hands about their several tasks.
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Would Shakespeare and Raleigh have done their best, would that galaxy have shone so bright in the heavens had there been no Elizabeth on the throne?
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The richest minds need not large libraries.
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An age deficient in idealism has ever been one of immorality and superficial attainment, since without the sense of ideas, nobility of character becomes of rare attainment, if possible.
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Right is the royal ruler alone and he who rules with least restraint comes nearest to empire.
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I consider it the best part of an education to have been born and brought up in the country.
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Our favorites are few since only what rises from the heart reaches it, being caught and carried on the tongues of men wheresoever love and letters journey.
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One's outlook is a part of his virtue.
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The more one endeavors to sound the depths of his ignorance the deeper the chasm appears.
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One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well.
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Health, longevity, beauty, are other names for personal purity and temperance is the regimen for all.
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Despair snuffs the sun from the firmament.
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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.
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Life is one, religion one, creeds are many and diverse.
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Truth is sensitive and jealous of the least encroachment upon its sacredness.
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