Clarence Darrow

The first half of our life is ruined by our parents and the second half by our children

The first half of our life is ruined by our parents and the second half by our children

America is the only nation in history which miraculously has gone directly from barbarism to degeneration without the usual intervention read more

America is the only nation in history which miraculously has gone directly from barbarism to degeneration without the usual intervention of civilization.

No other offense has ever been visited with such severe penalties as seeking to help the oppressed.

No other offense has ever been visited with such severe penalties as seeking to help the oppressed.

There is no such thing as justice-- in or out of court.

There is no such thing as justice-- in or out of court.

I am an agnostic; I do not pretend to know what many ignorant men are sure of.

I am an agnostic; I do not pretend to know what many ignorant men are sure of.