pickIngersoll‘s quotes about Darwin, evolution, and science were as pithy as any I've ever heard. I literally can't believe I haven't run across any of his writings or speeches before now. I will seek out a more robust volume of Ingersoll's work. What a fascinating individual he was. He had an unparalleled way with words and as a speaker had no equal in his time, the Hitchens of his day!
It boggles my mind that Ingersoll could draw thousands (50K once in Chicago (before microphones!)) while delivering opinions which couldn‘t have been popular during these more religious times.
Ingersoll is my spirit animal.
How bad was this in the 19th century. What would Ingersoll have thought about these billionaire megs-church leaders? Tax‘em already.
Ingersoll was one of the brightest minds of the 19th century, drawing tens of thousands for speeches; but, just like today, was not electable for higher public office because he didn‘t believe in the supernatural.
Best of Robert Ingersoll: Selections from His Writings and Speeches | 
