• 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: 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.
    "Orphic Sayings: LXXX. Teacher". "The Dial", www.alcott.net. January 1841.