One cannot live through a long stretch of years without forming some philosophy of life.
CLARENCE DARROWIn life one cannot eat his cake and have it, too; he must make his choice and then do the best he can to be content to go the way his judgment leads.
More Clarence Darrow Quotes
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Never forget, almost every case has been won or lost when the jury is sworn.
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Everybody is a potential murderer. I’ve never killed anyone, but I frequently get satisfaction reading the obituary notices.
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The ability and inclination to use physical strength is no indication of bravery or tenacity to life. The greatest cowards are often the greatest bullies. Nothing is cheaper and more common than physical bravery.
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The purpose of life is living. Men and women should get the most they can out of their lives.
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I am always suspicious of righteous indignation. Nothing is more cruel than righteous indignation.
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Education was in danger from the source that always hampered it – religious fanaticism.
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There is no such crime as a crime of thought; there are only crimes of action.
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It must always be remembered that all laws are naturally and inevitably evolved by the strongest force in a community, and in the last analysis made for the protection of the dominant class.
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Just think of the tragedy of teaching children not to doubt.
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My constitution was destroyed long ago; now I am living under the bylaws.
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The difference between the child and the man lies chiefly in the unlimited confidence and buoyancy of youth.
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I had grown tired of standing in the lean and lonely front line facing the greatest enemy that ever confronted man — public opinion.
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Life is a never-ending school, and the really important lessons all tend to teach man his proper relation to the environment where he must live.
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I never wanted to see anybody die, but there are a few obituary notices I have read with pleasure.
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A criminal is someone without the capital to incorporate
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