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Amos Bronson Alcott

~ 1799 - 1888

Amos Bronson Alcott (1799–1888) was an American educator, writer, and philosopher, known for his progressive ideas in education and his role in the Transcendentalist movement. He founded the Temple School in Boston and was a prominent advocate for educational reform and social justice.

  1. While one finds company in himself and his pursuits, he cannot feel old, no matter what his years may be.

    Amos Bronson Alcott
    #company#self-discovery#youthfulness

  2. Observation more than books and experience more than persons, are the prime educators.

    Amos Bronson Alcott
    #observation#education#experience

  3. We climb to heaven most often on the ruins of our cherished plans, finding our failures were successes.

    Amos Bronson Alcott
    #heaven#failure#success

  4. Success is sweet and sweeter if long delayed and gotten through many struggles and defeats.

    Amos Bronson Alcott
    #success#struggle#perseverance

  5. The less routine the more life.

    Amos Bronson Alcott
    #routine#life#spontaneity