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
To destroy guide-boards that point in the wrong direction . . . to drive the fiend of fear from the mind . . . is the task of the Freethinker.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Freethinkers challenge false beliefs and dispel fear to seek truth and understanding.
This quote emphasizes the role of a freethinker in society as someone who criticizes and dismantles misleading guidance and irrational fears that hinder true understanding and progress. By advocating for independent thought and rationality, freethinkers aim to liberate individuals from the constraints imposed by dogma and fear, thus enabling a more enlightened way of living.
Themes
FreethinkerFearTruthRationalityBelief
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about critical thinking in education, this quote can inspire students to question assumptions.
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