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“There is more real devotional feeling summoned from the temple of the mind by great music than by any sermon ever delivered.”

Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll

Book:The Works of Robert G.Ingersoll. [Dresden Ed.]

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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

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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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