Creative Quotations from Clarence Darrow (1857-1938) born on Apr 18 US lawyer; best known for defending John Scopes in the evolution monkey trial, 1925.

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Creative Quotations from Clarence Darrow ( ) born on Apr 18 US lawyer; best known for defending John Scopes in the evolution monkey trial, 1925.

Just think of the tragedy of teaching children not to doubt.

To think is to differ.

The pursuit of truth will set you free; even if you never catch up with it.

Laws should be like clothes. They should be made to fit the people they serve.

Some day I hope to write a book where the royalties will pay for the copies I give away.

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