“In all ages hypocrites, called priests, have put crowns on the heads of thieves, called kings.” — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share Image
“At present, a good many men engaged in scientific pursuits, and who have signally failed in gaining recognition among their fellows, are endeavoring to make reputations among the churches by delivering weak and vapid lectures upon the 'harmony of Genesis… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share Image
“So, I think that when we become civilized, great corporations will make provision for men who have given their lives to their service. I… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share
“With every drop of my blood I hate and execrate every form of tyranny, every form of slavery. I hate dictation. I love liberty.” — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share
“I have heard them preach, when I sat in the pew and my feet did not touch the floor, about the final home of… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share
“When you go home you ought to go like a ray of light—so that it will, even in the night, burst out of the… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share
“Notwithstanding the fact that infidels in all ages have battled for the rights of man, and have at all times been the fearless advocates… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share
“Jonathan Edwards, the dear old soul, who, if his doctrine is true, is now in heaven rubbing his holy hands with glee, as he… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share
“He [Alexander von Humboldt] was to science what Shakespeare was to the drama.” — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share
“From my childhood I had heard read, and read the Bible myself. Morning and evening the sacred volume was opened and prayers were said.… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share
“Suppose after all that death does end all. Next to eternal joy, next to being forever with those we love and those who have… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share
“Strike, with hand of fire, O weird musician, thy harp strung with Apollo's golden hair; fill the vast cathedral aisles with symphonies sweet and… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share
“The doctrine that future happiness depends upon belief is monstrous. It is the infamy of infamies. The notion that faith in Christ is to… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share
“The liberty of man is not safe in the hands of any church. Wherever the Bible and sword are in partnership, man is a… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share
“I do not see how it is possible for a man to die worth fifty million of dollars, or ten million of dollars, in… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share
“Christians must show that misery fits the good for heaven, while happiness prepares the bad for hell; that the wicked get all their good… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share
“If the Pentateuch is inspired, the civilization of of our day is a mistake and crime. There should be no political liberty. Heresy should… — Robert G. Ingersoll Copy Share
