What a sublime doctrine it is, that goodness cherished now is eternal life already entered on!
William Ellery ChanningIn general, we do well to let an opponent's motives alone. We are seldom just to them. Our own motives on such occasions are often worse than those we assail.
William Ellery ChanningGod is another name for human intelligence raised above all error and imperfection, and extended to all possible truth.
William Ellery ChanningThe fewer the voices on the side of truth, the more distinct and strong must be your own.
William Ellery ChanningA general loftiness of sentiment, independence of men, consciousness of good intentions, self-oblivion in great objects, clear views of futurity; thoughts of the blessed companionship of saints and angels, trust in God as the friend of truth and virtue,--these are the states of mind in which I should live.
William Ellery Channing