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

- William Ellery Channing

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

- William Ellery Channing

Be true to your own highest convictions.

- 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

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

Whatever you may suffer, speak the truth. Be worthy of the entire confidence of your associates. Consider what is right as to what must be done. It i…

- William Ellery Channing