Quotes By Clarence Darrow
In spite of all the yearnings of men, no one can produce a single fact or reason to support the belief in God and in personal immortality.
Clarence Darrow
No other offense has ever been visited with such severe penalties as seeking to help the oppressed.
Clarence Darrow
The origin of the absurd idea of immortal life is easy to discover; it is kept alive by hope and fear, by childish faith, and by cowardice.
Clarence Darrow
Someday I hope to write a book where the royalties will pay for the copies I give away.
Clarence Darrow
The first half of our lives are ruined by our parents and the second half by our children.
Clarence Darrow
Chase after the truth like all hell and you'll free yourself, even though you never touch its coat tails.
Clarence Darrow
I never wanted to see anybody die, but there are a few obituary notices I have read with pleasure.
Clarence Darrow
I do not pretend to know where many ignorant men are sure - that is all that agnosticism means.
Clarence 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 Darrow
The law does not pretend to punish everything that is dishonest. That would seriously interfere with business.
Clarence Darrow