The miracles of Christ were studiously performed in the most unostentatious way. — William Ellery Channing
A general loftiness of sentiment, independence of men, consciousness of good intentions, — William Ellery Channing
Natural amiableness is too often seen in company with sloth, with uselessness, — William Ellery Channing
It is chiefly through books that we enjoy the intercourse with superior minds… — William Ellery Channing