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“A man may quarrel with himself alone; that is, by controverting his better instincts and knowledge when brought face to face with temptation.”

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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

“A general loftiness of sentiment, independence of men, consciousness of good intentions, self-oblivion in great objects, clear views of futurity; thoughts of the blessed companionship of saints and angels, trust in God as the friend of truth and virtue,--these are the states of mind in which I should live.”

Source: Memoir of William Ellery Channing: With Extracts from His Correspondence and Manuscripts

“It is chiefly through books that we enjoy intercourse with the superior minds, and these invaluable means of communication are in reach of all. In the best books, great men talk to us, give us their most precious thoughts, and pour their souls into ours. God be thanked for books. They are the voices of the distant and the dead, and make us heirs of the spiritual life of past ages. Books are true levellers. They give to all, who faithfully use them, the society, the spiritual presence of the best and greatest of our race.”

Source: Self-Culture. An address introductory to the Franklin lectures, delivered at Boston. 1838

“No punishment is so terrible as prosperous guilt.”

Terrible Guilt Punishment Prosperous

Book:Slavery

Source: Slavery

“This case is just as racist as the fictional, but unfortunately all too typical case, in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.”

Cases Racist Typical Mockingbird Kill A Mockingbird

Author:John Simon

“Retailing is a unique destination. What you need is stronger critical mass.”

Needs Mass Unique Stronger Critical Destination Uniqueness Critical Mass Retailing

Author:John Simon

“I can only speak about my own commute and can say that it has certainly affected my commute, making it longer and more hectic.”

I Can Speak My Own Affection Affected Hectic

Author:William Bennett

“The secretary of education does not work for the education establishment. The secretary works for the American people.”

People Doe Teaching Establishment Secretary

Author:William Bennett

“Responsible persons are mature people who have taken charge of themselves and their conduct, who own their actions and own up to them--who answer for them.”

People Persons Action Answers Responsibility Taken Responsible Mature Responsible Person

Book:The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories

Source: The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories

“The sense of identity provides the ability to experience one's self as something that has continuity and sameness, and to act accordingly.”

Self Ability Identity Continuity Sameness

Book:Childhood and Society

Source: Childhood and Society

“If one sees the personality not as an apparatus that is essentially constructed by the time childhood is over, but as always in its essence developing, then life at 25 or 30 or at the gateway to middle age will stimulate its own intrigue, surprise, and exhilaration of discovery.”

Ifs Inspirational Age Childhood Middle Personality Discovery Essence Surprise Developing Intrigue Middle Ages Gateways Exhilaration

Author:Erik Erikson

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