No system of religion should go in partnership with barbarism. Neither should any Christian feel it his duty to defend the savagery of the past. Robert Green Ingersoll barbarismchristiandefend 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
The great man who gives a true transcript of his mind fascinates and instructs. Most writers suppress individuality. They wish to please the public. Robert Green Ingersoll fascinategreatindividuality Change image and share on social
The walls of that grand edifice called a good character have to be worked at during life. Robert Green Ingersoll callcharacteredifice 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
As long as the people persist in voting for or against men on account of their religious views, just so long will hypocrisy hold place and power. Robert Green Ingersoll accountholdhypocrisy Change image and share on social
Reason, observation, and experience; the holy trinity of science. Robert Green Ingersoll experienceholyobservation Change image and share on social
The time to be happy is now, and the place to be happy is here. Robert Green Ingersoll happyplacetime 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
Hope is the only universal liar who never loses his reputation for veracity. Robert Green Ingersoll hopeliarlose Change image and share on social