Civilization Degrades The Many To Exalt The

Cities With All Their Advantages Have Something Hostile To Liberal Learning, The Seductions Are So Subtle And Accost The Senses So Openly On All Sides.

First Find The Man In Yourself If You Will Inspire Manliness In Others.

The Eyes Have A Property In Things And Territories Not Named In Any Title-deeds, And Are The Owners Of Our Choicest Possessions.

Children Are Illuminated Text-books, Breviaries Of Doctrine, Living Bodies Of Divinity, Open Always And Inviting Their Elders To Peruse The Characters Inscribed On The Lovely Leaves.

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.