“They who stand with breaking hearts around this little grave, need have no fear. The larger and the nobler faith in all that is, and is to be, tells us that death, even at its worst, is only perfect rest ... The dead do not suffer.”
Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll
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Popular edition of col. Ingersoll's lectures. (Freethought publ. co.'s ed.).
The lectures featured in this volume cover a range of topics, including religion, ethics, and the role of government. Colonel Ingersoll's persuasive and eloquent style is showcased throughout, making this a significant work in the history of American freethought. 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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