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Quote by Amos Bronson Alcott

“Our friends interpret the world and ourselves to us, if we take them tenderly and truly.”

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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

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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

“The only freedom which deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it. Each is the proper guardian of his own health, whether bodily, or mental or spiritual. Mankind are greater gainers by suffering each other to live as seems good to themselves, than by compelling each to live as seems good to the rest.”

Way Long Seems Spiritual Suffering Choices Names Freedom Effort Greater Mankind Health Healthy Deserve Compelling Guardian

Book:The Classical Utilitarians: Bentham and Mill

Source: The Classical Utilitarians: Bentham and Mill

“You have qualities which I had not before supposed to exist in such a degree in any human creature. You have some touches of the angel in you.”

Humans Quality Creatures Degrees Angel

Book:8 Books in 1: Jane Austen's Complete Novels. Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, Lady Susan, and Love an

Source: 8 Books in 1: Jane Austen's Complete Novels. Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, Lady Susan, and Love an

“I'm telling you, if aliens landed on earth today and took a good hard look at why babies get born, they'd conclude that most people had children by accident, or because they drink too much on a certain night, or because birth control isn't one hundred percent, or for a thousand other reasons that really aren't very flattering.”