I have always felt that doubt was the beginning of wisdom, and the fear of God was the end of wisdom.
CLARENCE DARROWFor to know all is to understand all, and this leaves no room for judgment and condemnation.
More Clarence Darrow Quotes
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Physical deformity, calls forth our charity. But the infinite misfortune of moral deformity calls forth nothing but hatred and vengeance.
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To say that the universe was here last year, or millions of years ago, does not explain its origin. This is still a mystery. As to the question of the origin of things, man can only wonder and doubt and guess.
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Probably the undertaker thinks less of death than almost any other man. He is so accustomed to it that his mind must involuntarily turn from its horror to a contemplation of how much he makes out of the burial.
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If there is to be any permanent improvement in man and any better social order, it must come mainly from the education and humanizing of man.
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Wars always bring about a conservative reaction. They overwhelm and destroy patient and careful efforts to improve the condition of man.
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The trouble with law is lawyers.
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I have never killed any one, but I have read some obituary notices with great satisfaction.
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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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Men have always been obliged to fight to preserve liberty. Constitutions and laws do not safeguard liberty. It can be preserved only by a tolerant people, and this means eternal conflict.
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My constitution was destroyed long ago; now I am living under the bylaws.
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I do not consider it an insult, but rather a compliment to be called an agnostic. I do not pretend to know where many ignorant men are sure – that is all that agnosticism means.
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Most jury trials are contests between the rich and poor.
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No other offense has ever been visited with such severe penalties as seeking to help the oppressed.
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Someday I hope to write a book where the royalties will pay for the copies I give away.
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To think is to differ.
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