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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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“If we desire to do what will please God, and what will help men, we presently find ourselves taken out of our narrow habits of thought and action; we find new elements of our nature called into activity; we are no longer running along a narrow track of selfish habit.”

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Book:Self-culture, lectures

Source: Self-culture, lectures

“This is the way to cultivate courage: First, by standing firm on some conscientious principle, some law of duty. Next, by being faithful to truth and right on small occasions and common events. Third, by trusting in God for help and power.”

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Book:Self-culture, lectures

Source: Self-culture, lectures

“Seek to do good, and you will find that happiness will run after you.”

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Book:The hour which cometh, and now is: sermons

Source: The hour which cometh, and now is: sermons

About the Author

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

Books & Sources

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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