The Constitution is a delusion and a snare if the weakest and humblest man in the land cannot be defended in his right to speak and his right to think as much as the strongest in the land.
CLARENCE DARROWJustice has nothing to do with what goes on in a courtroom; Justice is what comes out of a courtroom
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Scopes isn’t on trial; civilization is on trial.
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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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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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I am always suspicious of righteous indignation. Nothing is more cruel than righteous indignation.
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The only real lawyers are trial lawyers, and trial lawyers try cases to juries.
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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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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.
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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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For to know all is to understand all, and this leaves no room for judgment and condemnation.
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In order to have enough freedom, it is necessary to have too much.
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Justice has nothing to do with what goes on in a courtroom; Justice is what comes out of a courtroom
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I don’t like spinach, and I’m glad I don’t, because if I liked it I’d eat it, and I just hate it.
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Human action is governed largely by instinct and emotion.
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I have always felt that doubt was the beginning of wisdom, and the fear of God was the end of wisdom.
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There are two things that kill a genius – a fatal disease and contentment.
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