WIST

Enthusiasm is the glory and hope of the world.

Amos Bronson Alcott (1799-1888) American transcendentalist, teacher, writer
“Orphic Sayings” (2), The Dial (Jul 1840)

The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-distrust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciple.

Amos Bronson Alcott (1799-1888) American transcendentalist, teacher, writer
Orphic Sayings, “The Teacher” (1840)

To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant.

Amos Bronson Alcott (1799-1888) American transcendentalist, teacher, writer
Table Talk, “Discourse” (1877)

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

Amos Bronson Alcott (1799-1888) American transcendentalist, teacher, writer
Table Talk, Bk. 1, “Books” (1877)

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

Amos Bronson Alcott (1799-1888) American transcendentalist, teacher, writer
Table Talk, Bk. 1, “Quotation” (1877)