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
I cannot see why we should expect an infinite God to do better in another world than he does in this.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that we shouldn't expect a perfect divine outcome in another life if we don't see it in this one.
Robert Green Ingersoll's quote challenges the belief that an infinite God would create a better experience in an afterlife than what is observed in our current world. It presents a skeptical view, implying that the imperfections and struggles of our current existence should lead us to question the nature of a potential paradise beyond this life, rather than simply accepting it as assured.
Themes
Infinite GodAfterlifePhilosophyExpectationExistence
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate about the nature of divine justice, this quote can serve as a reference to highlight skepticism.
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