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“One good schoolmaster is worth a thousand priests.”

Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll

Book:Popular edition of col. Ingersoll's lectures. (Freethought publ. co.'s ed.).

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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

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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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