Happiness is not a reward - it is a consequence. Suffering is not a punishment - it is a result.

Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll

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In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.

In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.

The Church has always been willing to swap off treasures in heaven for cash down.

The Church has always been willing to swap off treasures in heaven for cash down.

What has religion to do with facts? Nothing

What has religion to do with facts? Nothing

I will not attack your doctrines nor your creeds if they accord liberty to me....

I will not attack your doctrines nor your creeds if they accord liberty to me....

The credulity of the church is decreasing, and the most marvelous miracles are not either...

The credulity of the church is decreasing, and the most marvelous miracles are not either...

Religion is one of the phases of thought through which the world is passing

Religion is one of the phases of thought through which the world is passing

My creed is that; Happiness is the only good. The place to be happy is...

My creed is that; Happiness is the only good. The place to be happy is...

A fact never went into partnership with a miracle. Truth scorns the assistance of wonders....

A fact never went into partnership with a miracle. Truth scorns the assistance of wonders....

Give the church a place in the Constitution, let her touch once more the sword...

Give the church a place in the Constitution, let her touch once more the sword...

Insolence is not logic; epithets are the arguments of malice.

Insolence is not logic; epithets are the arguments of malice.

No day can be so sacred but that the laugh of a little child will...

No day can be so sacred but that the laugh of a little child will...

Surely there is grandeur in knowing that in the realm of thought, at least, you...

Surely there is grandeur in knowing that in the realm of thought, at least, you...

My objection to Christianity is that it is infinitely cruel, infinitely selfish, and I might...

My objection to Christianity is that it is infinitely cruel, infinitely selfish, and I might...

Age after age, the strong have trampled upon the weak; the crafty and heartless have...

Age after age, the strong have trampled upon the weak; the crafty and heartless have...

Age after age, the strong have trampled upon the weak; the crafty and heartless have...

Age after age, the strong have trampled upon the weak; the crafty and heartless have...

Ignorance is the soil in which belief in miracles grows.

Ignorance is the soil in which belief in miracles grows.

I would rather live and love where death is king than have eternal life where...

I would rather live and love where death is king than have eternal life where...

The saints are a part of this Unique Accidental Occurrence compared to man who is...

The saints are a part of this Unique Accidental Occurrence compared to man who is...

Oh, life is a glorious cycle of song, A medley of extemporanea; And love is...

Oh, life is a glorious cycle of song, A medley of extemporanea; And love is...

Think of me, and I'll be there.

Think of me, and I'll be there.