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“Civilization degrades many in order to exalt the few.”

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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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