--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is a blessed thing that in every age…" description: "\"It is a blessed thing that in every age some one has had individuality enough and courage enough to stand by his own convictions, -- some one who had t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2ea/robert-green-ingersoll-361_age_it-is-a-blessed-thing-that-in-every-age_2988174.png" --- # It is a blessed thing that in every age some one has had… ![“It is a blessed thing that in every age some one has had individuality enough and courage enough to stand by his own convictions, -- some one who had the grandeur to say his say. I believe it was Magellan who said, The church says the earth is flat; but I have seen its shadow on the moon, and I…” quote by Robert Green Ingersoll](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2ea/robert-green-ingersoll-361_age_it-is-a-blessed-thing-that-in-every-age_2988174.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2ea/robert-green-ingersoll-361_age_it-is-a-blessed-thing-that-in-every-age_2988174.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2ea/robert-green-ingersoll-361_age_it-is-a-blessed-thing-that-in-every-age_2988174.png) > “It is a blessed thing that in every age some one has had individuality enough and courage enough to stand by his own convictions, -- some one who had the grandeur to say his say. I believe it was Magellan who said, The church says the earth is flat; but I have seen its shadow on the moon, and I have more confidence even in a shadow than in the church. On the prow of his ship were disobedience, defiance, scorn, and success.” [Robert Green Ingersoll](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/robert-green-ingersoll/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Courageous individuals challenge dominant doctrines, valuing personal conviction over institutional dogma. **In simple terms:** Bold thinkers defy accepted beliefs. Key Takeaway Stand by your own convictions. Themes courage individualism skepticism Mood defiant inspirational Type historical philosophical When to use this quote - scientific discovery - social reform - personal ethics Key Concepts philosophy history Questions to Reflect On - When have you questioned authority? - What costs accompany dissent? 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