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...
The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence.
Paradise is exactly like where you are right now... only much, much better.
True love is supposed to make you into a better person―uplift you.
—Emily Giffin in Love the One You're With