William Ellery Channing

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

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

Labor is discovered to be the grand conqueror, enriching and
building up nations more surely than the proudest battles.

Labor is discovered to be the grand conqueror, enriching and
building up nations more surely than the proudest battles.

Men are never very wise and select in the exercise of a new
power.

Men are never very wise and select in the exercise of a new
power.

I laugh, for hope hath happy place with me,
If my bark sinks, 'tis to another sea.

I laugh, for hope hath happy place with me,
If my bark sinks, 'tis to another sea.

Iron hand in a velvet glove.

Iron hand in a velvet glove.