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As more people become more intelligent they care less for preachers and more for teachers.

As more people become more intelligent they care less for preachers and more for teachers.

Robert Green Ingersoll
Death, Teacher, Atheist

Upon the great questions of origin, of destiny, of immortality, of . . . other worlds, every honest man must say, 'I do not know.' Upon these questions, this is the creed of intelligence.

Robert Green Ingersoll
Death, Destiny, Men
Robert Green Ingersoll (1907). “The works of Robert G. Ingersoll”, p.4260, Library of Alexandria

The Church says the Earth is flat. But I know that it is round. For I have seen the shadow on the Moon. And I have more faith in a shadow than in the Church.

Robert Green Ingersoll
Motivational, Death, Faith

When the will defies fear, when duty throws the gauntlet down to fate, when honor scorns to compromise with death - that is heroism.

Robert Green Ingersoll
Death, Fate, Honor
Robert Green Ingersoll (1906). “Famous Speeches, Complete ...”

He [The Improved Man] will enjoy not only the sunshine of life, but will bear with fortitude the darkest days. He will have no fear of death. About the grave, there will be no terrors, and his life will end as serenely as the sun rises.

Robert Green Ingersoll
Death, Sunshine, Men
Robert Green Ingersoll (1907). “The works of Robert G. Ingersoll”, p.4287, Library of Alexandria

In the presence of eternity, the mountains are as transient as the clouds.

Robert Green Ingersoll
Death, Acceptance, Clouds
Robert Green Ingersoll (1907). “The works of Robert G. Ingersoll”, p.1594, Library of Alexandria

Death is only perfect rest.

Robert Green Ingersoll
Death, Perfect

The minister asks, 'What right have you to hope? It is sacrilegious to you.' But, whether the clergy like it or not, I shall always express my real opinion, and shall always be glad to say to those who mourn: 'There is in death, as I believe, nothing worse than sleep. Hope for as much better as you can.'

Robert Green Ingersoll
Death, Real, Believe
Robert Green Ingersoll (1902). “Interviews”

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