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James Freeman Clarke was an American Unitarian minister, philosopher, and author known for his works on ethics, philosophy, and religion. Born on April 4, 1810, in Littleton, Massachusetts, he passed away on June 8, 1888.

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“All the strength and force of man comes from his faith in things unseen. He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions. The man strongly possessed of an idea is the master of all who are uncertain or wavering. Clear, deep, living convictions rule the world.”

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Book:Common-sense in Religion: A Series of Essays

Source: Common-sense in Religion: A Series of Essays

“All the strength and force of man come from his faith in things unseen.”

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Book:Common-sense in Religion: A Series of Essays

Source: Common-sense in Religion: A Series of Essays

“Submission to duty and God gives the highest energy. He, who has done the greatest work on earth, said that He came down from heaven, not to do His own will, but the will of Him who sent Him, Whoever allies himself with God is armed with all the forces of the invisible world.”

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Book:Self-culture, lectures

Source: Self-culture, lectures

About the Author

Born: April 4, 1810
Died: June 8, 1888
Known for: Author
Quotes: 40

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Self-culture, lecturesRelated source material

Every-Day ReligionRelated source material

Common-sense in Religion: A Series of EssaysRelated source material

Essentials and Non-essentials in Religion: Six Lectures Delivered in the Music Hall, BostonRelated source material

Go up higher; or, Religion in common life (sermons).Related source material

Self-culture: Physical, Intellectual, Moral, and Spiritual : a Course of LecturesRelated source material

Steps of Belief: Or, Rational Christianity Maintained Against Atheism, Free Religion, and RomanismRelated source material

Ten Great ReligionsRelated source material

Ten Great Religions: A comparison of all religions. 1898, c1883Related source material

The hour which cometh, and now is: sermonsRelated source material

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