“There is no harmony between religion and science. When science was a child, religion sought to strangle it in the cradle. Now that science has attained its youth, and superstition is in its dotage, the trembling, palsied wreck says to the athlete: "Let us be friends."”
Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll
Work
The Works of Robert G.Ingersoll. [Dresden Ed.]
This volume includes a selection of Robert G. Ingersoll's writings, showcasing his advocacy for individual liberty, secularism, and civil liberties. The collection is translated into German and provides insight into the intellectual and social context of the late 19th century. 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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