“It is chiefly through books that we enjoy intercourse with superior minds. In the best books, great men talk to us, give us their most precious thoughts, and pour their souls into ours.”
Quote by William Ellery Channing
Work
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
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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