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
William Ellery ChanningTo give a generous hope to a man of his own nature, is to enrich him immeasurably.
William Ellery ChanningA clear thought, a pure affection, a resolute act of a virtuous will, have a dignity of quite another kind, and far higher than accumulations of brick and granite and plaster and stucco, however cunningly put together.
William Ellery ChanningWe must not waste life in devising means. It is better to plan less and do more.
William Ellery Channing