Quotes by Clarence Darrow

Clarence Darrow

Clarence Darrow

American Lawyer

Lived from: 1857 - 1938

Born: 18 april 1857 Died: 13 march 1938

  • 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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  • At twenty a man is full of fight and hope. He wants to reform the world. When he is seventy he still wants to reform the world, but he know he can't.
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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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  • Even if you do learn to speak correct English, whom are you going to speak it to?
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  • He's the greatest man who ever came out of Plymouth, Vermont. [On Calvin Coolidge]
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  • History repeats itself. That's one of the things wrong with history.
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  • History repeats itself; that's one of the things that's wrong with history.
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  • I am a friend of the working man, and I would rather be his friend, than be one.
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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 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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  • I do not pretend to know where many ignorant men are sure - that is all that agnosticism means.
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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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  • Just think of the tragedy of teaching children not to doubt.
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  • The first half of our life is ruined by our parents and the second half by our children.
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  • The first half of our lives is ruined by our parents, and the second half by our children.
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  • The pursuit of truth will set you free; even if you never catch up with it.
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  • The trouble with law is lawyers.
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  • There is no such thing as justice — in or out of court.
    Interview in Chicago (April 1936)
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  • When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President. Now I'm beginning to believe it.
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  • With all their faults, trade unions have done more for humanity than any other organization of men that ever existed. They have done more for decency, for honesty, for education, for the betterment of the race, for the developing of character in man, than any other association of men.
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  • You can only be free if I am free.
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What are the most famous quotes from Clarence Darrow?

The two most famous quotes from Clarence Darrow are:

  • "At twenty a man is full of fight and hope. He wants to reform the world. When he is seventy he still wants to reform the world, but he know he can't."
  • "Chase after the truth like all hell and you'll free yourself, even though you never touch its coat tails."

When did Clarence Darrow live?

Clarence Darrow was born in 1857 and died in the year 1938.