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
I believe in the religion of reason -- the gospel of this world; in the development of the mind, in the accumulation of intellectual wealth, to the end that man may free himself from superstitious fear, to the end that he may take advantage of the forces of nature to feed and clothe the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of reason and intellectual development to overcome fear and improve the human condition.
In this quote, Robert Green Ingersoll advocates for the use of reason as a guiding principle in life. He believes that through the development of our minds and the accumulation of knowledge, humanity can free itself from irrational fears and superstitions. This intellectual empowerment allows us to harness the forces of nature effectively, leading to progress in feeding and clothing the world, thus improving overall human welfare.
Themes
ReasonIntellectualKnowledgeSuperstitionNatureDevelopment
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This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of education and rational thinking.
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