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.
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I find that in this day and generation, the meanest men have the lowest estimate of woman; that the greater the man is, the grander he is, the more he thinks of mother, wife and daughter.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Men of higher character value and respect women more than those of lower character.
In this quote, Robert Green Ingersoll suggests that the worth and greatness of a man can be measured by how he regards the women in his life, such as his mother, wife, and daughter. He implies that those who underestimate women are often the lesser men, whereas truly great men cherish and honor the women who play significant roles in their lives.
Themes
RespectWomenMenValueRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on gender equality, I would quote this to highlight the importance of valuing women.
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