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
Intelligence, integrity and courage are the great pillars that support the State. Above all, the citizens of a free nation should honor the brave and independent man - the man of stainless integrity, of will and intellectual force.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the essential qualities of intelligence, integrity, and courage for the well-being of a state and its citizens.
Robert Green Ingersoll highlights the foundational qualities that support a free nation: intelligence, integrity, and courage. He argues that citizens should respect and honor those who embody these traits, particularly those who demonstrate bravery and independence. Ingersoll suggests that a society thrives when its individuals possess moral strength and intellectual capability, reinforcing the importance of these virtues for a healthy state.
Themes
IntelligenceIntegrityCourageFreedomValues
In practice
Example use cases
In a graduation speech to inspire students about the importance of character.
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