Quote by William Ellery Channing

Every mind was made for growth, for knowledge, and its nature is sinned against when it is doomed to ignorance.

Every mind was made for growth, for knowledge, and its natur

Summary

This quote expresses the belief that every individual has the inherent capacity for intellectual growth and gaining knowledge. It suggests that it is a violation of one's essential nature to be confined to a state of ignorance or lack of understanding. The quote underscores the importance of pursuing knowledge and suggests that denying someone the opportunity to expand their mind is a form of wrongdoing. It emphasizes the idea that intellectual development is crucial for human fulfillment and that ignorance should be actively challenged and overcome.

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Knowledge

By William Ellery Channing

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