Amos Bronson Alcott (1799-1888)
Amos Bronson Alcott (November 29, 1799 – March 4, 1888) was an American teacher, writer, philosopher, and reformer. As an educator, Alcott pioneered new ways of interacting with young students, focusing on a conversational style, and avoided traditional punishment. He hoped to perfect the human spirit and, to that end, advocated a vegan diet before the term was coined. He was also an abolitionist and an advocate for women's rights.
Quotes·Quotations by Amos Bronson Alcott
Instincts
¶ Who speaks to the instincts speaks to the deepest in mankind and finds the readiest response.
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