A Quote by Amos Bronson Alcott

Modesty is bred of self-reverence. Fine manners are the mantle of fair minds.

Amos Bronson Alcott

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Bred Fair Fine Manners Mantle Minds Modesty Reverence Self

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Amos Bronson Alcott
American - Educator
November 29, 1799 - March 4, 1888

Nor do we accept, as genuine the person not characterized by this blushing bashfulness, this youthfulness of heart, this sensibility to the sentiment of suavity and self-respect. Modesty is bred of self-reverence. Fine manners are the mantle of fair minds. None are truly great without this ornament.

Amos Bronson Alcott

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Alfred Lord Tennyson

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Alfred Lord Tennyson

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