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Every human being is a volume, worthy to be studied.
William Ellery Channing
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William Ellery Channing
Age: 62 †
Born: 1780
Born: April 7
Died: 1842
Died: October 2
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Newport
Rhode Island
Reverend William Ellery Channing
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Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.
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The hills are reared, the seas are scooped in vain If learning's altar vanish from the plain.
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Faith is love taking the form of aspiration.
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Do anything rather than give yourself to reverie.
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