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Many are those who can argue few are those who can 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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Debate is masculine, conversation is feminine.
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Nor is a day lived if the dawn is left out of it, with the prospects it opens. Who speaks charmingly of nature or of mankind, like him who comes bibulous of sunrise and the fountains of waters?
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The less routine the more life.
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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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Travel makes all men countrymen, makes people noblemen and kings, every man tasting of liberty and dominion.
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Every noble life becomes a revelation of the spirit which the love and joy of mankind cannot let perish from remembrance.
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A man defines his standing at the court of chastity by his views of women.
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Egotists cannot converse, they talk to themselves only.
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Life is one, religion one, creeds are many and diverse.
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One must espouse some pursuit, taking it kindly at heart and with enthusiasm.
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