“If the ancients left us ideas, to our credit be it spoken that we moderns are building houses for them -- structures which neither Plato nor Archimedes had dreamed possible.”
Book:Table-talk
Quote by Amos Bronson Alcott
Work
Table-talk
Table-talk is a compilation of engaging dialogues and discussions covering a wide range of subjects, offering readers a glimpse into thoughtful conversations and intellectual exchanges. more
Author
Amos Bronson Alcott
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. more
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