Atheist Quote by Robert G. Ingersoll
““Call me infidel, call me atheist, call me what you will, I intend so to treat my children, that they can come to my grave and truthfully say: 'He who sleeps here never gave us a moment of pain. From his lips, now dust, never came to us an unkind word.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Religion, 1885
He vows to raise children in a pain‑free, kind environment, rejecting religious suffering.
In simple terms: Raise children without pain or harsh words.
Key Takeaway
Foster kindness and honesty.
Themes
parenting
humanism
ethics
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- family life
- education reform
- public speaking
Key Concepts
secular morality
compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you teach truth gently?
- What role does compassion play in parenting?
A Different Perspective
Balancing truth with comfort can be challenging.
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