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In the great flood of human life that is spawned upon the earth, it is not often that a man is born.

In the great flood of human life that is spawned upon the earth, it is not often that a man is born.

Clarence Darrow
Men, Earth, Born
Clarence Darrow (2015). “The Story of My Life”, p.467, Lulu.com

I am an agnostic as to the question of God.

Clarence Darrow
Agnostic
"Why I Am an Agnostic: Including Expressions of Faith from a Protestant, a Catholic and a Jew". Book by Clarence Darrow, 1929.

Punishment as punishment is not admissible unless the offender has had the freewill to select his course.

Clarence Darrow
Punishment, Free Will, Select
"The Story of My Life".

Thirteen states with a population less than that of New York State alone can prevent repeal [of prohibition] until Halley's comet returns. One might as well talk about a summer vacation on Mars.

Clarence Darrow
Summer, New York, Vacation

Criminal cases receive the attention of the press. The cruel and disagreeable things of life are more apt to get the newspaper space than the pleasant ones. It must be that most people enjoy hearing of and reading about the troubles of others. Perhaps men unconsciously feel that they rise in the general level as others go down.

Clarence Darrow
Reading, Men, Space
Clarence Darrow (2015). “The Story of My Life”, p.80, Lulu.com

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