Charles Grandison Finney

Charles Grandison Finney was a prominent American theologian and revivalist during the Second Great Awakening, known for his innovative preaching methods and emphasis on personal conversion.

"I was like you once, long time ago. I believed in the dignity of man. Decency. Humanity. But I was lucky. I found out the truth early, boy. And what is the truth, Stark? It's all very simple. There's no such thing as the dignity of man. Man is a base, pathetic and vulgar animal."