Observation more than books and experience more than persons, are the prime educators.
Conversation is an abandonment to ideas, a surrender to persons.
The head best leaves to the heart what the heart alone divines.
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.
Good discourse sinks differences and seeks agreements.
Your real influence is measured by your treatment of yourself.