"A true teacher defends his students against his own personal influences." ― Amos Bronson Alcott Topic(s): Teacher More From Amos Bronson Alcott "A government, for protecting business only, is but a carcass, and soon falls by its own corruption and decay." "Strengthen me by sympathizing with my strength, not my weakness." "The less routine the more life." More In Teacher "The role of the teacher remains the highest calling of a free people. To the teacher, America entrusts her most precious resource, her children; and asks that they be prepared… to face the rigors of individual participation in a democratic society."― Shirley Hufstedler "I love potatoes – they’re my favorite food."― Trisha Yearwood "I’ve learned that mistakes can often be as good a teacher as success."― Jack Welch