Robert G. Ingersoll Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings

12 Famous Quotes by Robert G. Ingersoll
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“In nature there are neither rewards nor punishment - there are consequences.”
Consequences Quotes
“Hope is the only universal liar who never loses his reputation for veracity.”
Hope Quotes
“The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.”
Losing Quotes
“In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.”
Mediocrity Quotes
“Reason, Observation, and Experience -- the Holy Trinity of Science.”
Observation Quotes
“The true civilization is where every man gives to every other every right that he claims for himself.”
Politics / government Quotes
“There is no slavery but ignorance.”
Politics / government Quotes
“The closer I'm bound in love to you, the closer I am to free.”
All about love Quotes
“The inspiration of the Bible depends upon the ignorance of the gentleman who reads it.”
Religion / beliefs Quotes
“A fact never went into partnership with a miracle. Truth scorns the assistance of wonders. A fact will fit every other fact in the universe, and that is how you can tell whether it is or is not a fact. A lie will not fit anything except another lie.”
Society Quotes
“Whether you think that you can, or that you can't, you are usually right.”
Universe Quotes
“It is an old habit with theologians to beat the living with the bones of the dead.”
Miscellaneous Quotes