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American writer, philosopher, and educator, born on November 29, 1799, and died on March 4, 1888. Amos Bronson Alcott is known for his contributions to educational reform and the development of individual freedom.

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“One's outlook is a part of his virtue.”

Virtue Outlook

Author:Amos Bronson Alcott

“Modesty, that perennial flower planted instinctively in the human breast, blooms therein only as continence guards and virtue keeps.”

Humans Virtue Flower Breasts Modesty

Book:Table-talk

Source: Table-talk

“Truth is inclusive of all the virtues, is older than sects and schools, and, like charity, more ancient than mankind.”

Truth School Virtue Mankind Truth Is Charity Ancient Sects

Book:Table-talk

Source: Table-talk

“Equanimity is the gem in virtue's chaplet, and St. Sweetness the loveliest in her calendar.”

Virtue Sweetness Calendars Gems Equanimity

Book:Tablets

Source: Tablets

“The wisest and best are repulsive, if they are characterized by repulsive manners. Politeness is an easy virtue, costs little, and has great purchasing power.”

Ifs Littles Easy Virtue Cost Manners Wisest Politeness Purchasing Purchasing Power

Author:Amos Bronson Alcott

“There is virtue in country houses, in gardens and orchards, in fields, streams and groves, in rustic recreations and plain manners, that neither cities nor universities enjoy.”

Country House Enjoy Cities Virtue Fields Garden University Manners Streams Recreation Grove Orchard Rustic Country Houses

Book:Tablets

Source: Tablets

About the Author

Born: November 29, 1799
Died: March 4, 1888
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 156

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