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 would rather live and love where death is king than have eternal life where love is not.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of love over life itself, suggesting that a life filled with love is more valuable than eternal existence devoid of it.
In this quote, Robert Green Ingersoll expresses a profound belief in the importance of love, arguing that the experience of love, even amidst mortality and impermanence, is more desirable than endless life without love. He implies that the essence of living fully lies in the connections we make and the love we share, prioritizing emotional fulfillment over mere longevity.
Themes
LoveLifeMortalityImportanceConnectionsExistence
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech to highlight the value of love in marriage.
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