Quote by Amos Bronson Alcott (1799-1888)

• Civilization degrades the many to exalt the few.

• One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well.

• That is a good book which is opened with expectation, and closed with delight and profit.

• Thought means life, since those who do not think so do not live in any high or real sense. Thinking makes the man.

• Devotees of grammatical studies have not been distinguished for any very remarkable felicities of expression.

• The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence.