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

- William Ellery Channing

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This quote by William Ellery Channing speaks to the power of understanding and the significance of knowing. He recommends that every mind is capable of development and learning, which it is a sin to deny it this chance. He indicates that understanding is an essential part of our nature, which it is wrong to reject ourselves the chance to discover and grow. This quote encourages us to take advantage of the opportunity to discover and grow, and to never ever reject ourselves the chance to do so. It is a suggestion that knowledge is an effective tool, and that it must be embraced and nurtured. Channing's words advise us that knowledge is a gift, which it needs to be used to its fullest capacity.

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William Ellery Channing This quote is written / told by William Ellery Channing between April 7, 1780 and October 2, 1842. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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