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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He was a worshiper of liberty, a friend of the oppressed. A thousand times I have heard him quote these words: 'For Justice all place a temple, and all season, summer.' He believed that happiness is the only good, reason the only torch, justice the only worship, humanity the only religion, and love the only priest. He added to the sum of human joy; and were every one to whom he did some loving service to bring a blossom to his grave, he would sleep tonight beneath a wilderness of flowers. . . .
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of liberty, justice, and love as fundamental values for human happiness and connection.
In this quote, Robert Green Ingersoll reflects on the profound ideals held by an individual who championed liberty and fought against oppression. The quote illustrates the interconnectedness of happiness, justice, and love in creating a meaningful life, suggesting that true worship lies in these values. By envisioning a world where everyone honors this person with a token of gratitude, Ingersoll highlights the impact of kindness and service on the collective human experience.
Themes
LibertyJusticeHappinessLoveHumanityOppression
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a speech advocating for social justice.
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