"The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-trust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciples."
-Amos Bronson Alcott
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"We climb to heaven most often on the ruins of our cherished plans, finding our failures were successes.“
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"Strengthen me by sympathizing with my strength, not my weakness."
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"Where there is a mother in the home, matters go well."
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