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
Ignorance worships mystery; reason explains it; the one grovels, the other soars.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the contrast between ignorance and knowledge, suggesting that ignorance leads to submission while understanding allows for elevation.
In this quote, Ingersoll contrasts two ways of relating to the unknown: worship through ignorance and understanding through reason. While ignorance often leads to fear and submission in the face of mystery, reasoning allows individuals to rise above their limitations, encouraging exploration and enlightenment. This emphasizes the importance of knowledge and understanding in achieving personal growth and intellectual freedom.
Themes
IgnoranceReasonKnowledgeMysteryUnderstandingGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation on education reform, one might quote Ingersoll to emphasize the importance of critical thinking.
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