Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll

One hundred years ago, our fathers retired the gods from politics. The Declaration of Independence is the grandest, the bravest, and the profoundest political document that was ever signed by the representatives of a people. It is the embodiment of physical and moral courage and of political wisdom.


One hundred years ago, our fathers retired the gods from pol

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This quote suggests that a significant shift occurred a century ago, where divine entities were removed from political affairs. The speaker emphasizes the immense importance of the Declaration of Independence, praising it as an exceptional testament to courage, wisdom, and profound political thought. They consider it to be the most remarkable political document ever signed by a nation's representatives, highlighting its embodiment of both physical and moral bravery, as well as political intelligence.

By Robert Green Ingersoll
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