Clarence Darrow

Clarence Darrow

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Lawyer
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American lawyer and leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union (1857-1938)

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Born

April 18, 1857

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Died

March 13, 1938

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Birthplace

Kinsman Township

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Nationality

United States

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"The pursuit of truth will set you free; even if you never catch up with it."
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"Chase after the truth like all hell and you'll free yourself, even though you never touch its coat tails."
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"I am an agnostic; I do not pretend to know what many ignorant men are sure of."
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"I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure."
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"The law does not pretend to punish everything that is dishonest. That would seriously interfere with business."
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"The only real lawyers are trial lawyers, and trial lawyers try cases to juries."
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"The trouble with law is lawyers."
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"When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President; I'm beginning to believe it."
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