The reveries of youth, in which so much energy is wasted, are the yearnings of a Spirit made for what it has not found but must forever seek as an Ideal.

Quote by William Ellery Channing

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It is chiefly through books that we enjoy intercourse with superior minds, and these invaluable...

It is chiefly through books that we enjoy intercourse with superior minds, and these invaluable...

To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather...

To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather...

Every mind was made for growth, for knowledge, and its nature is sinned against when...

Every mind was made for growth, for knowledge, and its nature is sinned against when...

The best books for a man are not always those which the wise recommend, but...

The best books for a man are not always those which the wise recommend, but...

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...

The great hope of society is in individual character.

The great hope of society is in individual character.

He who is false to the present duty breaks a thread in the loom, and...

He who is false to the present duty breaks a thread in the loom, and...

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...

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...

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.

We smile at the ignorance of the savage who cuts down the tree in order...

We smile at the ignorance of the savage who cuts down the tree in order...

The home is the chief school of human virtues.

The home is the chief school of human virtues.

Our leading principle in interpreting Scripture is this, that the Bible is a book written...

Our leading principle in interpreting Scripture is this, that the Bible is a book written...

Error is discipline through which we advance.

Error is discipline through which we advance.

True love is the parent of humility.

True love is the parent of humility.

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...

When you say or do anything to please, get, keep, influence, or control anyone or...

When you say or do anything to please, get, keep, influence, or control anyone or...

You can have no influence over those for whom you have underlying contempt.

You can have no influence over those for whom you have underlying contempt.

Influence is no Government

Influence is no Government

It would be great to be able to pass on to someone all of the...

It would be great to be able to pass on to someone all of the...

There are three constants in life...change, choice and principles.

There are three constants in life...change, choice and principles.