I say that no man can be greater than the man who bravely and heroically sacrifices his life for the good of others. No man can be greater than the one who meets death face to face, and yet will not shrink from what he believes to be his highest duty. Robert Green Ingersoll believebravelydeath share on social
The literature of many lands is rich with the tributes that gratitude, admiration and love have paid to the great and honored dead. These tributes disclose the character of nations, the ideals of the human race. Robert Green Ingersoll admirationcharacterdead share on social
There is no common sense in going to the field to fight and leaving a man at home to undo all that you accomplish. Robert Green Ingersoll accomplishcommonfield Change image and 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
When men are prosperous, they are in love with life. Nature grows beautiful, the arts begin to flourish, there is work for painter and sculptor, the poet is born, the stage is erected - and this life with which men are in love is represented in a thousand forms. Robert Green Ingersoll artbearbeautiful share on social
The doctrine of immortality rests upon human affection. We love; therefore, we wish to live. Robert Green Ingersoll affectiondoctrinehuman Change image and share on social
Roscoe Conkling was a man of superb courage. He not only acted without fear, but he had that fortitude of soul which bears the consequences of the course pursued without complaint. Robert Green Ingersoll actbearcomplaint Change image and share on social
Neutrality is generally used as a mask to hide unusual bitterness. Sometimes it hides what it is - nothing. It always stands for hollowness of head or bitterness of heart, sometimes for both. Robert Green Ingersoll bitternessgenerallyhead Change image and share on social
When the will defies fear, when duty throws the gauntlet down to fate, when honor scorns to compromise with death - that is heroism. Robert Green Ingersoll compromisedeathdefy 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