The idea of immortality, that like a sea has ebbed and flowed in the human heart, with its countless waves of hope and fear, beating against the shores and rocks of time and fate, was not born of any book, nor of any creed, nor of any religion. It was born of human affection, and it will continue to ebb and flow beneath the mists and clouds of doubt and darkness as long as love kisses the lips of death. It is the rainbow Hope shining upon the tears of grief.
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About Robert G. Ingersoll
Robert G. Ingersoll was a 19th-century agnostic, lawyer, politician and orator. Robert Green Ingersoll, nicknamed "the Great Agnostic", was an American lawyer, writer, and orator during the Golden Age of Free Thought, who campaigned in defense of agnosticism. Read more on Wikipedia →
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- Death — Contemplations on mortality, loss, and the legacy we leave
- Fear — Understanding and overcoming the anxieties that hold us back
- Hope — Words of encouragement about optimism and brighter futures
- Love — Quotes exploring romantic love, compassion, and human connection
- Religion — Exploring belief systems, worship, and spiritual practice