Favors Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll
“I am simply in favor of intellectual hospitality-that is all. You come to me with a new idea. I invite you into the house. Let us see what you have. Let us talk it over. If I do not like your thought, I will bid it a polite "good day." If I do like it, I will say: "Sit down; stay with me, and become a part of the intellectual wealth of my world."”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Philosophy of Hospitality, 1885
Intellectual hospitality invites ideas with openness, rewarding polite rejection and inclusive discussion.
In simple terms: Welcome ideas, reject politely.
Key Takeaway
Foster open dialogue.
Themes
dialogue
hospitality
intellectual humility
Mood
respectful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- academic seminars
- online forums
- team brainstorming
- public debates
Key Concepts
philosophy
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern valuable ideas?
- When is polite rejection insufficient?
A Different Perspective
Some ideas may be harmful despite polite treatment.
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