Grandeur of character lies wholly in force of soul, that is, in the force of thought, moral principle, and love, and this may be found in the humblest condition of life.

Quote by William Ellery Channing

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We look forward to the time when the power to love will replace the love...

We look forward to the time when the power to love will replace the love...

The reveries of youth, in which so much energy is wasted, are the yearnings of...

The reveries of youth, in which so much energy is wasted, are the yearnings of...

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by...

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by...

It is chiefly through books that we enjoy intercourse with superior minds. In the best...

It is chiefly through books that we enjoy intercourse with superior minds. In the best...

True love is the parent of humility

True love is the parent of humility

Life has a higher end, than to be amused.

Life has a higher end, than to be amused.

It is chiefly through books that we enjoy the communion with superior minds... In the...

It is chiefly through books that we enjoy the communion with superior minds... In the...

Faith is love taking the form of aspiration.

Faith is love taking the form of aspiration.

All noble enthusiasms pass through a feverish stage, and grow wiser and more serene.

All noble enthusiasms pass through a feverish stage, and grow wiser and more serene.

The great hope of society is in individual character.

The great hope of society is in individual character.

No power in society, no hardship in your condition can depress you, keep you down,...

No power in society, no hardship in your condition can depress you, keep you down,...

God is another name for human intelligence raised above all error and imperfection, and extended...

God is another name for human intelligence raised above all error and imperfection, and extended...

Our faith comes in moments; our vice is habitual

Our faith comes in moments; our vice is habitual

Life has a higher end,than to be amused.

Life has a higher end,than to be amused.

Every human being has a work to carry on within, duties to perform abroad, influence...

Every human being has a work to carry on within, duties to perform abroad, influence...

Every human being is intended to have a character of his own; to be what...

Every human being is intended to have a character of his own; to be what...

It is not the quantity but the quality of knowledge which determines the mind's dignity.

It is not the quantity but the quality of knowledge which determines the mind's dignity.

True love is the parent of humility.

True love is the parent of humility.

Love is so confusing - you tell a girl she looks great and what's the...

Love is so confusing - you tell a girl she looks great and what's the...

When the road gets dark - And you can no longer see - Just let...

When the road gets dark - And you can no longer see - Just let...