“Do the best that can be done and then . . . be resigned.”
Book:Life and letters
Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll
Work
Life and letters
This book is a compilation of letters and personal essays, offering insights into the author's life and thoughts. more
Author
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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