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One of the tremendous evils of the world, is the monstrous accumulation of power in a few hands.
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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My highway is unfeatured air, My consorts are the sleepless stars, And men my giant arms upbear My arms unstained and free from scars.
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I laugh, for hope hath a happy place with me If my boat sinks, 'tis to another sea.
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