Accomplishment Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll
“To avoid pain we must know the conditions of health. For the accomplishment of this end we must rely upon investigation instead of faith, upon labor in place of prayer. Most misery is produced by ignorance. Passions sow the seeds of pain.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Science and Religion, 1885
Health requires understanding conditions; knowledge beats faith, work replaces prayer, ignorance causes misery and pain.
In simple terms: Know health, not just avoid pain.
Key Takeaway
Seek knowledge and effort over blind faith.
Themes
health
knowledge
science
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- medical decisions
- personal growth
- education
- stress management
Key Concepts
rationalism
self‑improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- What condition of your health are you ignoring?
- How do you balance faith and investigation?
A Different Perspective
Faith can provide comfort where knowledge lacks.
