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 disciple.

Amos Bronson Alcott

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Topic

Teachers Teaching

Author

Amos Bronson Alcott

Language

English

Time

1840 1840s 19th century

Occupation

Educator Writer

From

United States

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Citation

Alcott, Bronson. "Orphic Sayings." The Dial, July 1840, no. 80.

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Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.

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Knowledge Wisdom

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Alfred Tennyson
Source
Locksley Hall Poems
Medium
Poem
Language
English
Time
1842 1840s 19th century
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Original Citation

Tennyson, Alfred. "Locksley Hall." Poems. Vol. 2, London: Edward Moxon, 1842, I. 141.

Current Citation

Tennyson, Alfred, Lord. "Locksley Hall." Alfred Tennyson: The Major Works, edited by Adam Roberts. Oxford University Press, 2009, I. 141.