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“Science and art may invent splendid modes of illuminating the apartments of the opulent; but these are all poor and worthless compared with the common light which the sun sends into all our windows, which he pours freely, impartially over hill and valley, which kindles daily the eastern and western sky; and so the common lights of reason, and conscience, and love, are of more worth and dignity than the rare endowments which give celebrity to a few.”

Quote by William Ellery Channing

Book:Self-culture: An address introductory to the Franklin lectures, delivered at Boston, September, 1838
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Self-culture: An address introductory to the Franklin lectures, delivered at Boston, September, 1838

This book is a compilation of a lecture given by an unknown author in 1838 at Boston. The lecture focuses on the idea of self-culture, emphasizing its role in the growth and improvement of the individual. The text delves into the philosophical and practical aspects of self-cultivation, offering insights into the principles and practices that contribute to personal development. more

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William Ellery Channing
William Ellery Channing

William Ellery Channing was an American preacher and theologian, born on April 7, 1780, and died on October 2, 1842. He played a significant role in the American religious reform movement and is known for his contributions to liberal theology. more

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