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
As more people become more intelligent they care less for preachers and more for teachers.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that as people gain intelligence, they prefer learning from educators over religious figures.
Robert Green Ingersoll implies that with increasing intelligence, individuals value knowledge and rational thinking more than religious dogma. This reflects a shift in societal values where education and reason are prioritized over traditional forms of authority in teaching and guiding people's lives.
Themes
IntelligenceEducationTeachersLearningKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of education, one might use this quote to emphasize the role of teachers.
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