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“Prayer is of no avail. The lightning falls on the just and the unjust in accordance with natural laws.”

Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll

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Robert Green Ingersoll

Robert Green Ingersoll was a prominent lawyer, orator, and freethinker. Born on August 11, 1833, and died on July 21, 1899, he was one of the most celebrated orators in 19th-century America. Known for his criticism of religion and government, Ingersoll was a leading advocate for individual freedom. more

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