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A friendship formed in childhood, in youth,--by happy accident at any stage of rising manhood,--becomes the genius that rules the rest of life.
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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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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Many can argue - not many converse.
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Our dreams drench us in senses, and senses steps us again in dreams.
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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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