“Why should we desire the destruction of human passions? Take passions from human beings and what is left? The great object should be not to destroy passions, but to make them obedient to the intellect. To indulge passion to the utmost is one form of intemperance - to destroy passion is another. The reasonable gratification of passion under the domination of the intellect is true wisdom and perfect virtue.”
Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll
Work
Reason, Tolerance, and Christianity: The Ingersoll Debates
This book compiles a series of debates that delve into the philosophical and theological discussions surrounding reason and tolerance within the context of Christianity. The debates feature the prominent orator and thinker Ingersoll, offering insights into his perspectives on these complex issues. 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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