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Famous Quotes By Clarence Darrow

Famous quotes made by the American lawyer, Clarence Darrow. He was born on April 18, 1857 Kinsman, Ohio, and died on March 13, 1938.

I never wanted to see anybody die, but there are a few obituary notices I have read with pleasure.

Some day I hope to write a book where the royalties will pay for the copies I give away.

The trouble with law is lawyers.

My constitution was destroyed long ago; now I'm living under the bylaws.

The first half of our lives is ruined by our parents and the second half by our children.

I have suffered from being misunderstood, but I would have suffered a hell of a lot more if I had been understood.

I am a friend of the working-man, and I would rather be his friend than be one.

When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President; I'm beginning to believe it.

If a man is happy in America it is considered he is doing something wrong.

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Providence itself could not be more absolutely improvident.

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