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 say, let us think. Let each one express his thought. Let us become investigators, not followers, not cringers and crawlers. If there is in Heaven an infinite being, he never will be satisfied with the worship of cowards and hypocrites.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of independent thought over blind obedience.
In this quote, Robert Green Ingersoll encourages individuals to engage in independent thinking and to express their own ideas rather than passively following others. He asserts that true value and authenticity come from questioning, investigating, and approaching beliefs with courage rather than fear or hypocrisy, suggesting that a higher power would not value conformity devoid of honesty.
Themes
Independent ThoughtCourageHypocrisyInvestigationBeliefs
In practice
Example use cases
During a debate on the importance of free speech, this quote could be used to highlight the need for independent thinking.
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