I will follow my logic, no matter where it goes, after it has consulted with my heart. If you ever come to a conclusion without calling the heart in, you will come to a bad conclusion.
Robert Green IngersollRead
Blasphemy is an epithet bestowed by superstition upon common sense.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Blasphemy often labels rational thought as heretical due to a foundation of superstition.
In this quote, Robert Green Ingersoll suggests that blasphemy, often used to describe actions or thoughts that defy religious norms, is a term that originates from superstitious beliefs. It implies that what is considered blasphemous may simply be common sense or logical reasoning that challenges outdated or irrational traditions perpetuated by superstitions.
Themes
BlasphemyCommon SenseSuperstitionReligionLogic
In practice
Example use cases
During a debate on freedom of speech, one might cite this quote to highlight the clash between rationality and superstition.
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