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Despair snuffs the sun from the firmament.

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
Snuff
Firmament
Despair
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Opposition strengthens the manly will.
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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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Who knows, the mind has the key to all things besides.
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Our friends interpret the world and ourselves to us, if we take them tenderly and truly, nor need we but love them devotedly to become members of an immortal fraternity, superior to accident or change.
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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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Many can argue - not many converse.
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Genius has oftenest been the pariah of his time, the unhoused god whom none cared for, unnamed till they whom he first promoted, enriched and honored, found it honorable to own their benefactor.
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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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Experience converts us to ourselves when books fail us.
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Cleanse the fountain if you would purify the streams.
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The best teachers don't allow their own personal views to influence their teaching.
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