I will follow my logic, no matter where it goes, after it has consulted with my heart. If you ever come to a conclusion without calling the heart in, you will come to a bad conclusion.
Robert Green IngersollRead
If abuses are destroyed, man must destroy them. If slaves are freed, man must free them. If new truths are discovered, man must discover them. If the naked are clothed; if the hungry are fed; if justice is done; if labor is rewarded; if superstition is driven from the mind; if the defenseless are protected, and if the right finally triumphs, all must be the work of man. The grand victories of the future must be won by man, and by man alone.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Humanity is responsible for enacting change and progress in the world.
This quote emphasizes that it is up to humanity to take action in bringing about positive changes, such as freeing those who are oppressed, feeding the hungry, and achieving justice. Ingersoll suggests that all advancements and victories in society depend on human effort and commitment, highlighting the imperative for each person to contribute to these noble causes.
Themes
HumanityChangeResponsibilityProgressAction
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be utilized in a speech about social justice and activism.
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