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Lincoln Steffens was an American journalist and writer known for his critical reporting on American politics and social issues. His work had a profound impact on American social reform in the early 20th century.

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Famous Lincoln Steffens Quotes

“Why is it that the less intelligence people have, the more spiritual they are? They seem to fill all the vacant, ignorant spaces in their heads with soul. Which explains how it is that the less knowledge they have, the more religion.”

People Soul Seems Spiritual Space Atheism Positive Atheism Ignorant Vacant

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“We know that there is no absolute knowledge, that there are only theories; but we forget this. The better educated we are, the harder we believe in axioms.”

Knows Believe Forget Atheism Theory Harder Absolutes Positive Atheism Educated Axioms

Book:The Autobiography of Lincoln Steffens

Source: The Autobiography of Lincoln Steffens

“Morality is only moral when it is voluntary.”

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“The politer the society, the greater the lies it requires.”

Lying Fear Greater Atheism Rage

Book:Lincoln Steffens speaking

Source: Lincoln Steffens speaking

About the Author

Born: April 6, 1866
Died: August 9, 1936
Known for: Author
Quotes: 54

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The World of Lincoln SteffensRelated source material

The Autobiography of Lincoln SteffensRelated source material

The Shame of the CitiesRelated source material

Lincoln Steffens speakingRelated source material

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The autobiography of Lincoln Steffens: abridgedRelated source material

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