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
If there is any God, there is only one way to please him, and that is by a conscientious discharge of your obligations to your fellow men.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that if God exists, fulfilling our duties towards others is the highest form of worship.
In this quote, Robert Green Ingersoll suggests that the essence of morality and religious duty lies in how we treat one another. It implies that devotion to God is reflected through our actions and responsibilities toward our fellow humans, highlighting the importance of compassion and ethical behavior in our daily lives.
Themes
GodObligationsFellow MenMoralityCompassion
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of helping others.
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