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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To hate man and worship God seems to be the sum of all the creeds.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that to despise humanity while honoring a higher power is a contradiction inherent in many belief systems.
Robert Green Ingersoll highlights a paradox in religious and philosophical beliefs, indicating that one cannot truly worship God while simultaneously harboring hate for mankind. This statement invites reflection on the values of love, compassion, and acceptance, emphasizing that authentic spirituality should encompass respect and kindness towards humanity, as they are interconnected.
Themes
HateLoveGodHumanityBeliefsCreeds
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about compassion in religion, one might quote this to highlight the importance of loving humanity.
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