The true civilization is where every man gives to every other every right that he claims for himself. - Robert Ingersoll
There is no slavery but ignorance. - Robert Ingersoll
If a man would follow, today, the teachings of the Old Testament, he would be a criminal. If he would follow strictly the teachings of the New, he would be insane. - Robert Ingersoll
Under the influence of art the walls expand, the roof rises, and it becomes a temple. - Robert Ingersoll
I hope there is another life, for I would like to see how things come out in this world when I am dead. - Robert Ingersoll
Our hope of immortality does not come from any religions, but nearly all religions come from that hope. - Robert Ingersoll
Happiness is not a reward - it is a consequence. Suffering is not a punishment - it is a result. - Robert Ingersoll
In nature there are neither rewards nor punishment; there are consequences. - Robert Ingersoll
There are in nature neither rewards nor punishments, there are consequences. - Robert Ingersoll
Courage without conscience is a wild beast. - Robert Ingersoll
Any doctrine that will not bear investigation is not a fit tenant for the mind of an honest man. - Robert Ingersoll
I'd rather smoke one cigar than hear two sermons. - Robert Ingersoll
Give to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself. - Robert Ingersoll
The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart. - Robert Ingersoll
Anger is a wind which blows out the lamp of the mind. - Robert Ingersoll
In nature there are neither rewards nor punishments. There are consequences. - Robert Ingersoll
It is a Blessed thing that in every age someone has had the individuality enough to stand by his own convictions - Robert Ingersoll