Born Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll
“In the grave should be buried the prejudices and passions born of conflict. Charity should hold the scales in which are weighed the deeds of men.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Athe of the Atheist, 1885
Prejudices and passions from conflict should be buried; charity should weigh deeds fairly.
In simple terms: Bury bias, weigh deeds with compassion.
Key Takeaway
Practice compassionate judgment.
Themes
justice
charity
conflict resolution
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- legal judgments
- personal relationships
- community mediation
Key Concepts
ethics
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to bury prejudice?
- How can charity be measured?
A Different Perspective
Charity alone may not erase deep-seated bias.
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