Maxioms by Amos Bronson Alcott
Yet the deepest truths are best read between the lines, and, for
the most part, refuse to be written.
Yet the deepest truths are best read between the lines, and, for
the most part, refuse to be written.
One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well.
One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well.
The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-distrust. He guides their eyes from himself read more
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.
Oh, the gladness of their gladness when they're glad,
And the sadness of their sadness when they're sad;
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Oh, the gladness of their gladness when they're glad,
And the sadness of their sadness when they're sad;
But the gladness of their gladness, and the sadness of their
sadness,
Are as nothing to their badness when they're bad.
Traveling is no fool's errand to him who carries his eyes and
itinerary along with him.
Traveling is no fool's errand to him who carries his eyes and
itinerary along with him.
