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The first half of our lives are ruined by our parents and the second half by our children.
Clarence DarrowClarence Darrow To think is to differ.
Clarence DarrowClarence Darrow I knew that it is out of the question to have honest, economical government while a few are inordinately rich and the great mass of men are poor. In fact, it is to be doubted if anything really worthwhile can be done until there is a fairer distribution of wealth.
Clarence DarrowClarence Darrow There are two things that kill a genius – a fatal disease and contentment.
Clarence DarrowClarence Darrow Even if you do learn to speak correct English, whom are you going to speak it to?
Clarence DarrowClarence Darrow I never wanted to see anybody die, but there are a few obituary notices I have read with pleasure.
Clarence DarrowClarence Darrow I am always suspicious of righteous indignation. Nothing is more cruel than righteous indignation.
Clarence DarrowClarence Darrow Working people have alot of bad habits, but the worst of these is work.
Clarence DarrowClarence Darrow 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.
Clarence DarrowClarence Darrow 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.
Clarence DarrowClarence Darrow A criminal is someone without the capital to incorporate
Clarence DarrowClarence Darrow The law does not pretend to punish everything that is dishonest. That would seriously interfere with business.
Clarence DarrowClarence Darrow 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.
Clarence DarrowClarence Darrow I am simply an agnostic. I haven’t yet had time or opportunity to explore the universe, and I don’t know what I might run on to in some nook or corner.
Clarence DarrowClarence Darrow You can only protect your liberties in this world by protecting the other man’s freedom.
Clarence DarrowClarence Darrow The world is made up for the most part of morons and natural tyrants, sure of themselves, strong in their own opinions, never doubting anything.
Clarence DarrowClarence Darrow
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Do not measure yourself by success, failure, or a degree. Measure your life by the dreams you have.
Natalie MooneyNatalie Mooney Everything ceases to fade Leaving my soul all the pain.
Sayed AbbasSayed Abbas To attain success everyone speaks about consistency, don’t give up & patience but no one talk about the start.
Rohit DeoraRohit Deora Take a moment to look back. Change the process slightly from your discovery. Start again.
Hei-Ran ParkHei-Ran Park The silence was broken with the music of your pain, but with every note i could see a part of you healing.
Sophie AliaSophie Alia It has been the craziest year filled with so many adventures, amazing friends, accomplishments & memories.
Little PaulsonLittle Paulson They say what is lost can always be found in the last place you look but I wouldn’t be so sure that you’ll ever see this version of me again.
Aimee C. HoveyAimee C. Hovey I want to see our demons complement each other for the rest of our lives.
Jenny WinbladhJenny Winbladh
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More on belief
In the real world, people go against my beliefs all the time, and I don’t make it my place to – like, I’m not super confrontational.
Trixie MattelTrixie Mattel Any work you put in 100%, then you’ll be successful.
Sandeep MaheshwariSandeep Maheshwari PRE. For your dedication and loyalty to your principles and beliefs. For your love,warmth and friendship. For your family and friends. You are missed by so many and you will never be forgotten.
Steve PrefontaineSteve Prefontaine It was because of my great interest in the West, and my belief that its development would be assisted by the interest I could awaken in others, that I decided to bring the West to the East through the medium of the Wild West Show.
Buffalo BillBuffalo Bill All money is a matter of belief.
Adam SmithAdam Smith He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.
Thomas CarlyleThomas Carlyle It is my belief, that we should not be too sure of having found Christ in ourselves until we have found him also in that part of humanity that is most remote from our own.
Thomas MertonThomas Merton Let`s choose each day and every day to keep an attitude of faith and joy and belief and compassion.
Charles R. SwindollCharles R. Swindoll