Robert Green Ingersoll Quotes about Character

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The true civilization is where every man gives to every other every right that he claims for himself.

The true civilization is where every man gives to every other every right that he claims for himself.

Robert Green Ingersoll

Honesty, Integrity, Character

Robert Green Ingersoll (1907). “The works of Robert G. Ingersoll”, p.2445, Library of Alexandria

Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test. It is the glory of Lincoln that, having almost absolute power, he never abused it, except upon the side of mercy.

Robert Green Ingersoll

Real, Character, Adversity

Robert Green Ingersoll (1907). “The works of Robert G. Ingersoll”, p.680, Library of Alexandria

Nothing discloses real character like the use of power.

Robert Green Ingersoll

Character, Use Of Power, Use

"Great Speeches of Col. R.G. Ingersoll: Complete".

It is impossible for me to conceive of a character more utterly detestable than that of the Hebrew god.

Robert Green Ingersoll

Character, Impossible, Hebrew

Robert Green Ingersoll (1907). “The works of Robert G. Ingersoll”, p.427, Library of Alexandria

Millions of men give all their energies, as well as their very souls, for the acquisition of gold. And this will continue as long as society is ignorant enough and hypocritical enough to hold in high esteem the man of wealth without the slightest regard to the character of the man.

Robert Green Ingersoll

Money, Character, Men

"The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll: Lectures".