Truth Quotes by Robert G. Ingersoll

10 Truth quotes by Robert G. Ingersoll

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Robert G. Ingersoll’s oratory flair shines through even in a modest set. He tackles truth with characteristic wit and a skeptic’s rigor, offering a handful of sharp, thought‑provoking observations.

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“I regard the Bible, especially the Old Testament, the same as I do most other ancient books, in which there is some…

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“If the Pentateuch is not inspired in its astronomy, geology, geography, history or philosophy, if it is not inspired concerning slavery, polygamy,…

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“Is it true that man was once perfectly pure and innocent, and that he became degenerate by disobedience? No. The real truth…

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“Notwithstanding the fact that infidels in all ages have battled for the rights of man, and have at all times been the…

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“At present, a good many men engaged in scientific pursuits, and who have signally failed in gaining recognition among their fellows, are…

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“I did say that to deny the existence of evil spirits, or to deny the existence of the devil, is to deny…

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“Darwin, with his Origin of Species, his theories about Natural Selection, the Survival of the Fittest, and the influence of environment, shed…

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“We read the pagan sacred books with profit and delight. With myth and fable we are ever charmed, and find a pleasure…

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“I compared what was really known about the stars with the account of creation as told in Genesis. I found that the…

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“When I became convinced that the Universe is natural – that all the ghosts and gods are myths, there entered into my…

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“With every drop of my blood I hate and execrate every form of tyranny, every form of slavery. I hate dictation. I love liberty.”

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“I have heard them preach, when I sat in the pew and my feet did not touch the floor, about the final home of…

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“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…

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“Notwithstanding the fact that infidels in all ages have battled for the rights of man, and have at all times been the fearless advocates…

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“Jonathan Edwards, the dear old soul, who, if his doctrine is true, is now in heaven rubbing his holy hands with glee, as he…

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“He [Alexander von Humboldt] was to science what Shakespeare was to the drama.”

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“From my childhood I had heard read, and read the Bible myself. Morning and evening the sacred volume was opened and prayers were said.…

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“Suppose after all that death does end all. Next to eternal joy, next to being forever with those we love and those who have…

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“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…

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“The doctrine that future happiness depends upon belief is monstrous. It is the infamy of infamies. The notion that faith in Christ is to…

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“The liberty of man is not safe in the hands of any church. Wherever the Bible and sword are in partnership, man is a…

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“I do not see how it is possible for a man to die worth fifty million of dollars, or ten million of dollars, in…

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“Christians must show that misery fits the good for heaven, while happiness prepares the bad for hell; that the wicked get all their good…

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“If the Pentateuch is inspired, the civilization of of our day is a mistake and crime. There should be no political liberty. Heresy should…

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