“Great minds are to make others great. Their superiority is to be used, not to break the multitude to intellectual vassalage, not to establish over them a spiritual tyranny, but to rouse them from lethargy, and to aid them to judge for themselves.”
Quote by William Ellery Channing
Work
Lectures on the elevation of the labouring portion of the community
This work explores various strategies and ideas aimed at enhancing the social and economic status of laborers, offering insights into the conditions and challenges faced by the working class. more
Author
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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