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Meaning
The quote compares liberty to something essential for human life and well-being. It suggests that freedom is not optional, but as necessary to the soul as air is to the lungs, light to the eyes, and love to the heart.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Robert Green Ingersoll
American orator and lawyer of the late 19th century, Ingersoll was a prominent figure in freethought and secularism. His sharp wit and eloquent speeches championed reason, science, and skepticism, making him a leading voice against religious dogma. His influence extended beyond rhetoric to advocacy for civil rights and progressive social causes.
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