The world for the most part is ruled by the tomb, and the living are tyrannized over by the dead. Old ideas, long after the conditions under which they were produced have passed away, often persist in surviving. Many are disposed to worship the ancient-to follow the old paths, without inquiring where they lead, and without knowing exactly where they wish to go themselves. (Robert G. Ingersoll)

The world for the most part is ruled by the tomb, and the living are tyrannized over by the dead. Old ideas, long after the conditions under which they were produced have passed away, often persist in surviving. Many are disposed to worship the ancient-to follow the old paths, without inquiring where they lead, and without knowing exactly where they wish to go themselves.

Robert G. Ingersoll

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