“Not one word was said by Moses or Aaron as to the wickedness of depriving a human being of his liberty. Not a word was said in favor of liberty. Not the slightest intimation that a human being was justly… — 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
