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.
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A great man is a torch in the darkness, a beacon in superstition's night, an inspiration and a prophecy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A great person serves as a source of enlightenment and hope in difficult times.
This quote by Robert Green Ingersoll emphasizes the significant role that a remarkable individual plays in guiding others through ignorance and despair. The imagery of a torch and a beacon symbolizes illumination and guidance, suggesting that such a person provides clarity and direction when faced with confusion and superstition.
Themes
GreatnessInspirationGuidanceLeadershipLight
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about leadership qualities at a conference.
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