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Theodore Parker was an American Unitarian minister, abolitionist, and social reformer. He is recognized for his theological and social writings that had a profound impact on the abolitionist movement and the Unitarian Church. Born on August 24, 1810, Parker dedicated his life to social justice and the fight for the rights of the marginalized.

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Famous Theodore Parker Quotes

“Every man has at times in his mind the Ideal of what he should be, but is not. This ideal may be high and complete, or it may be quite low and insufficient; yet in all men, that really seek to improve, it is better than the actual character... Man never falls so low, that he can see nothing higher than himself.”

Men Should Mind May Character Fall Higher Lows Ideals Every Man Insufficient

Author:Theodore Parker

“The joy of heaven will begin as soon as we attain the character of heaven, and do its duties.”

Character Joy Heaven Duty

Book:The Collected Works of Theodore Parker: Discourses of theology

Source: The Collected Works of Theodore Parker: Discourses of theology

“Gratitude is a nice touch of beauty added last of all to the countenance. Giving a classic beauty, an angelic loveliness, to the character.”

Inspirational Giving Character Lasts Nice Gratitude Appreciation Classic Countenance Loveliness Angelic Classic Beauty

Book:Works

Source: Works

“Self-denial is indispensable to a strong character, and the highest kind comes from a religious stock.”

Kind Self Character Strong Religious Business Highest Finance Denial Indispensable Self-denial Strong Character

Author:Theodore Parker

About the Author

Born: August 24, 1810
Died: May 10, 1860
Known for: Author
Quotes: 105

Books & Sources

The Collected Works of Theodore Parker: Sermons. PrayersRelated source material

Lessons from the World of Matter and the World of ManRelated source material

The Collected Works of Theodore Parker: Lessons from the world of matter and the world of manRelated source material

A Discourse of Matters Pertaining to ReligionRelated source material

Ten Sermons of ReligionRelated source material

A Sermon of Immortal Life: Preached at the Melodeon, on Sunday, September 20th, 1846Related source material

Centenary Edition [of the Writings of Theodore Parker]Related source material

Critical WritingsRelated source material

Speeches, Addresses, and Occasional SermonsRelated source material

The Collected Works of Theodore Parker: Discourses of theologyRelated source material

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