William Ellery Channing, (1780-1842), American Unitarian Minister, Author Quotes
Mistakes and errors are the discipline through which we advance.
It has often been observed, that those who have the most time at their disposal profit by it the least. A single hour a day, steadily given to the study of some interesting subject, brings unexpected accumulations of knowledge.
Do anything rather than give yourself to reverie.
Undoubtedly a man is to labor to better his condition, but first to better himself. .
An infinite universe is at each moment opened to our view. And this universe is the sign and symbol of Infinite Power, Intelligence, Purity, Bliss, and Love.
The cry has been that when war is declared, all opposition should therefore be hushed. A sentiment more unworthy of a free country could hardly be propagated. If the doctrine be admitted, rulers have only to declare war and they are screened at once from scrutiny.
The path to perfection is difficult to men in every lot; there is no royal road for rich or poor. But difficulties are meant to rouse not discourage.
The great hope of society is in individual character.
Every man is a volume, if you know how to read.
Natural amiableness is too often seen in company with sloth, with uselessness, with the vanity of fashionable life.