Quotes By William Ellery Channing

The office of government is not to confer happiness, but to give men the opportunity to work out happiness for themselves.

Grandeur of character lies wholly in force of soul, that is, in the force of thought, moral principle, and love, and this may be found in the humblest condition of life.

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.

Error is discipline through which we advance.

Faith is love taking the form of aspiration.