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  • But the ground of a man's culture lies in his nature, not in his calling. His powers are to be unfolded on account of their inherent dignity, not their outward direction. He is to be educated, because he is a man, not because he is to make shoes, nail, or pins.

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    William Ellery CHANNING (1839). “Self-Culture. An address introductory to the Franklin lectures, delivered at Boston. 1838”, p.12

  • The hills are reared, the seas are scooped in vain If learning's altar vanish from the plain.

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  • It is not the quantity but the quality of knowledge which determines the mind's dignity.

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    William Ellery Channing (1840). “Lectures on the elevation of the labouring portion of the community”, p.25
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William Ellery Channing

  • Born: April 7, 1780
  • Died: October 2, 1842
  • Occupation: Preacher
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