"I leave pansies, the symbolic flower of freethought, in memory of the Great Agnostic, Robert Ingersoll, who stood for equality, education, progress, free ideas and free lives, against the superstition and bigotry of religious dogma. We need men like him today more than ever. His writing still inspires us and challenges the 'better angels' of our nature, when people open their hearts and minds to his simple, honest humanity. Thank goodness he was here."

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Source: Song: Long Walk Home, Album: Magic, 2007

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Bruce Springsteen

Musician, Singer-songwriter

Bruce Springsteen is an American singer-songwriter known for his poignant storytelling and exploration of themes like freedom and struggle in his music.

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