We can conceive of eternity because we cannot conceive of a cessation of time. We can conceive of infinite space because we cannot conceive of so much matter that our imagination will not stand upon the farthest star and see infinite space beyond. Robert Green Ingersoll cessationconceiveeternity share on social
A good way to make children tell the truth is to tell it yourself. Keep your word with your child the same as you would with your banker. Robert Green Ingersoll bankerchildgood Change image and share on social
Voltaire! A name that excites the admiration of men, the malignity of priests. Pronounce that name in the presence of a clergyman, and you will find that you have made a declaration of war. Robert Green Ingersoll admirationclergymandeclaration Change image and share on social
It has been said that a man of genius should select his ancestors with great care - and yet there does not seem to be as much in heredity as most people think. The children of the great are often small. Robert Green Ingersoll ancestorcarechild share on social
I am the inferior of any man whose rights I trample under foot. Robert Green Ingersoll footinferiorman Change image and share on social
The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart. Robert Green Ingersoll bearcouragedefeat Change image and share on social
Perish the infamous doctrine that man can have property in man. Let us resent with indignation every effort to put a chain upon our minds. Robert Green Ingersoll chaindoctrineeffort Change image and share on social
The American people do not like neutrality. They would rather a man were on the wrong side than on neither. Robert Green Ingersoll americanmanneutrality Change image and share on social
When you go home, fill the house with joy so that the light of it will stream out the windows and doors and illuminate even the darkness. It is just as easy that way as any in the world. Robert Green Ingersoll darknessdooreasy Change image and share on social
Every good government is made up of good families. The unit of good government is the family, and anything that tends to destroy the family is perfectly devilish and infamous. Robert Green Ingersoll destroydevilishfamily Change image and share on social
