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

- William Ellery Channing

Be true to your own highest convictions.

- William Ellery Channing

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

- William Ellery Channing

The fewer the voices on the side of truth, the more distinct and strong must be your own.

- William Ellery Channing

The only freedom worth possessing is that which gives enlargement to a people's energy, intellect, and virtues.

- William Ellery Channing

No one should part with their individuality and become that of another.

- William Ellery Channing

Nothing which has entered into our experience is ever lost.

- William Ellery Channing

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

- William Ellery Channing

No power in society, no hardship in your condition can depress you, keep you down, in knowledge, power, virtue, influence, but by your own consent.

- William Ellery Channing