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“Had he been willing to live a hypocrite, he would have been respectable, he at least could have died surrounded by other hypocrites, and at his death there would have been an imposing funeral, with miles of carriages, filled with hypocrites, and above his hypocritical dust there would have been a hypocritical monument covered with lies.”

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Book:The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll

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The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll

This book is a compilation of various writings by Robert G. Ingersoll, covering his extensive career as a public speaker and legal professional. It includes his famous speeches on topics such as religion, ethics, and the rights of individuals. The collection offers insight into Ingersoll's advocacy for civil liberties and his role in shaping American thought during the 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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