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)
Quotations by:
Alcott, Amos Bronson
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)