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Robert Green Ingersoll Quotes

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

Robert Green Ingersoll

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: lawyer
Nationality: american
Birth: August 11, 1833 - July 21, 1899

Topics

Man Civilization True Right Where

I can't remember ever staying for the end of a movie in which the actors wore togas.

End Remember Staying Movie Ever

I like to think that my finest hour is still ahead of me, so I can look forward rather than look backward.

Me Forward Think Look I Can Ahead

Taste is the only morality. Tell me what you like and I'll tell you what you are.

Me You Morality Taste Tell Only

The strongest argument against totalitarianism may be a recognition of a universal human nature; that all humans have innate desires for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The doctrine of the blank slate... is a totalitarian's dream.

Life Nature Happiness Recognition

I think that in the cultural imagination, motherhood has a primacy that fatherhood just doesn't; and that's not to say that there aren't many fathers who are active and engaged and for whom that is their life's passion. But somehow, in the imagination, there's something different about maternity.

Life Passion Imagination Motherhood

I come from a blue collar family, but my personal life isn't. I didn't get the gene that my grandfather had in spades. He was a local hero. Built the church that I went to. Built the house I grew up in. Steamfitter, pipefitter, electrician, mechanic and plumber. I wanted to do those things. But it just didn't come easy.

Life Family Hero Blue Church House

I can only control my own performance. If I do my best, then I can feel good at the end of the day.

Good Best Day Control Feel Good End

Today, lawyers are attacking more; they're attacking everything. A good example is the O.J. Simpson case.

Joseph Wambaugh

Good Today Lawyers More Good Example

I am a huge fan of Quentin Tarantino, who takes time to figure out what his next movie is.

Time I Am Next Out Who Fan

One of the great mind destroyers of college education is the belief that if it's very complex, it's very profound.

Education Great Mind College Belief

All of this talk of recession offends me. I am delighted that bankers have less money.

Money I Am Me Talk Recession Less

I don't dislike money, but there's only so much money you can use.

Money You Dislike Only Much Use

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