"The superior man is the providence of the inferior. He is eyes for the blind, strength for the weak, and a shield for the defenseless. He stands erect by bending above the fallen. He rises by lifting others."

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This reflection on power by Robert Green Ingersoll resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in power is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Robert Green Ingersoll

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.

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