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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Voltaire! A name that excites the admiration of men, the malignity of priests. Pronounce that name in the presence of a clergyman, and you will find that you have made a declaration of war.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Voltaire represents intellectual freedom and the challenges posed to religious authority.
This quote highlights Voltaire's significant impact on society, especially regarding the tension between free thought and religious dogma. Ingersoll suggests that Voltaire's name evokes admiration from those who value rationalism and criticism of authoritarian structures, while it incites hostility from religious figures who may view his ideas as a threat to their beliefs and power.
Themes
VoltaireIntellectual FreedomReligionCriticismAuthority
In practice
Example use cases
During a debate on religious influence in education, one might cite this quote to emphasize the need for free thought.
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