Amos Bronson Alcott - "Table Talk"

One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well.
Amos Bronson Alcott - Table Talk
That is a good book which is opened with expectation and closed with profit.
Amos Bronson Alcott
One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well.
Amos Bronson Alcott - Table Talk (1877)
Civilization degrades the many to exalt the few.
Amos Bronson Alcott
Devotees of grammatical studies have not been distinguished for any very remarkable felicities of expression.
Amos Bronson Alcott
The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence.

- Amos Bronson Alcott - "Table Talk"