I concluded that all religions had the same foundation - a belief in the supernatural - a power above nature that man could influence by worship - by sacrifice and prayer. Robert Green Ingersoll beliefconcludefoundation Change image and share on social
In order to appreciate a great man, we must know his surroundings. We must understand the scope of the drama in which he played - the part he acted - and we must also know his audience. Robert Green Ingersoll actaudiencedrama Change image and share on social
It is hard to conceive of the utter demoralization, of the political blindness and immorality, of the patriotic dishonesty, of the cruelty and degradation of a people who supplemented the incomparable Declaration of Independence with the Fugitive Slave Law. Robert Green Ingersoll blindnessconceivecruelty share on social
Nature is filled with tendencies and obstructions. Extremes beget limitations, even as a river by its own swiftness creates obstructions for itself. Robert Green Ingersoll begetcreateextreme Change image and share on social
You cannot change the conclusion of the brain by torture, nor by social ostracism. But I will tell you what you can do by these and what you have done. You can make hypocrites by the million. Robert Green Ingersoll brainchangeconclusion Change image and share on social
It always has been and forever will be impossible for slavery or any kind or form of injustice to produce a great poet. Robert Green Ingersoll foreverformgreat Change image and share on social
Justice should remove the bandage from her eyes long enough to distinguish between the vicious and the unfortunate. Robert Green Ingersoll bandagedistinguisheye Change image and share on social
In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous. Robert Green Ingersoll dangerousgeniusmediocrity Change image and share on social
In the grave should be buried the prejudices and passions born of conflict. Charity should hold the scales in which are weighed the deeds of men. Robert Green Ingersoll bearburycharity Change image and share on social
Anger is a wind which blows out the lamp of the mind. Robert Green Ingersoll angerblowlamp Change image and share on social
