Altars Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll
“Every man that tried to destroy the Government, every man that shot at the holy flag in heaven, every man that starved our soldiers... every man that wanted to burn the negro, every one that wanted to scatter yellow fever in the North, every man that opposed human liberty, that regarded the auction-block as an altar and the howling of the bloodhound as the music of the Union, every man who wept over the corpse of slavery, that thought lashes on the naked back were a legal tender for labour performed, every one willing to rob a mother of her child - every solitary one was a Democrat.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Democracy, 1885
The quote condemns those who support oppression, violence, and injustice, labeling them as Democrats, highlighting hypocrisy in political labels.
In simple terms: Condemns oppression and hypocrisy.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reject hateful ideologies.
Themes
politics
hypocrisy
justice
racism
violence
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
political
historical
ethical
When to use this quote
- civil rights activism
- political discourse
- education on history
- community organizing
Key Concepts
democratic ideals
moral responsibility
historical context
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we avoid attributing collective guilt?
- What lessons can we draw about political rhetoric today?
A Different Perspective
The statement oversimplifies complex political affiliations and may misrepresent historical parties.
