Robert G. Ingersoll1833–1899The quotations of
Robert G. Ingersoll
American lawyer, orator, and politician
1833–1899
25 quotes, most often on Anti-Religion, Freedom and Religion.
- “Some Mistakes of Moses” (1879) Section II, “Free Schools”.
Blasphemy is the word that the majority hisses into the ear of the few.
The trial of Charles B. Reynolds for blasphemy (1887)Blasphemy is a padlock which hypocrisy tries to put on the lips of all honest men.
Blasphemy lecture delivered at Brooklyn, N.Y., prior to Ingersoll’s departure for Europe, February 22d, 1885 (reproduced at pg. 105).- Some Mistakes of Moses (1879) Section III, “The Politicians”.
- Some Mistakes of Moses (1879) Section III, “The Politicians”.
Blasphemy is what an old mistake says of a newly discovered truth.
The trial of Charles B. Reynolds for blasphemy (1887)The idea of hell was born of ignorance, brutality, fear, cowardice, and revenge.
The Great Infidels (1881)
