William Ellery Channing Quotes
Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.
William Ellery Channing (1839). “Self-culture: An address introductory to the Franklin lectures, delivered at Boston, September, 1838”, p.42
William Ellery Channing, George Channing (1849). “(398 p.)”, p.101
William Ellery Channing (1835). “The works of Wm. Ellery Channing ...”, p.285
One of the tremendous evils of the world, is the monstrous accumulation of power in a few hands.
William Ellery Channing, George Channing (1849). “(XXX, 387 p.)”, p.22
William Ellery CHANNING (1839). “Self-Culture. An address introductory to the Franklin lectures, delivered at Boston. 1838”, p.18
It is not the quantity but the quality of knowledge which determines the mind's dignity.
William Ellery Channing (1840). “Lectures on the elevation of the labouring portion of the community”, p.25
William Ellery Channing, William Henry Channing (1860). “Memoir of William Ellery Channing, with extracts from his correspondence and manuscripts ...”, p.424
William Ellery Channing (1852). “The Works of William Ellery Channing”, p.283
Great effort from great motives is the best definition of a happy life
William Ellery Channing, George Channing (1849). “(411 p.)”, p.88
William Ellery Channing (1839). “Self-culture: An address introductory to the Franklin lectures, delivered at Boston, September, 1838”, p.22
"Self-Culture" (address), Boston, Mass., Sept. 1838
William Ellery Channing (1843). “The Works of William E. Channing”, p.160
William Ellery Channing (1925). “The Liberal Gospel: As Set Forth in the Writings of William Ellery Channing”
William Ellery Channing (1925). “The Liberal Gospel: As Set Forth in the Writings of William Ellery Channing”
The fewer the voices on the side of truth, the more distinct and strong must be your own.
William Ellery Channing (1848). “The Works”, p.310