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“Let us do our duty in our shop or our kitchen, in the market, the street, the office, the school, the home, just as faithfully as if we stood in the front rank of some great battle, and knew that victory for mankind depended on our bravery, strength, and skill. When we do that, the humblest of us will be serving in that great army which achieves the welfare of the world.”

Quote by Theodore Parker

Book:The Collected Works of Theodore Parker: Lessons from the world of matter and the world of man

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The Collected Works of Theodore Parker: Lessons from the world of matter and the world of man

The Collected Works of Theodore Parker: Lessons from the world of matter and the world of man is a compilation of the works of Theodore Parker, a 19th-century American Unitarian minister and philosopher. The collection encompasses his essays, sermons, and other writings, providing a deep dive into his thoughts on the relationship between the natural world and human life. Parker's work is characterized by its intellectual rigor and its exploration of the moral and spiritual dimensions of existence. The collection is a significant contribution to the fields of theology, philosophy, and American literature. more

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Theodore Parker

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. more

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