Quotes by Amos Bronson Alcott

Amos Bronson Alcott

American educator and social reformer

Lived from: 1799 - 1888

Category: Philosophers Country: United States

Born: 29 november 1799 Died: 4 march 1888

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• Where there is a mother in the home, matters go well.

  ― Amos Bronson Alcott
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• While one finds company in himself and his pursuits, he cannot feel old, no matter what his years may be.

  ― Amos Bronson Alcott
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• Who knows, the mind has the key to all things besides.

  ― Amos Bronson Alcott
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• Who speaks to the instincts speaks to the deepest in mankind, and finds the readiest response.

  ― Amos Bronson Alcott
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• Civilization degrades the many to exalt the few.

  ― Amos Bronson Alcott
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Subjects in these quotes:

• civilization
• readiest
• response
• degrades
• deepest
• mankind

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