“Do you think you can cure the hatreds and the maladjustments of the world by hanging them? You simply show your ignorance and your hate when you say it. You may here and there cure hatred with love and understanding, but you can only add fuel to the flames by cruelty and hate.”
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Clarence Darrow on the Death Penalty
Clarence Darrow on the Death Penalty is a collection of essays and speeches by the famous American lawyer, Clarence Darrow, focusing on his opposition to the death penalty. The book delves into Darrow's legal reasoning, moral arguments, and personal beliefs about capital punishment, offering a comprehensive view of his stance on this contentious issue. more
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Clarence Darrow
Clarence Darrow was a prominent American lawyer known for his defense of controversial clients and his influential legal arguments. He was born on April 18, 1857, and passed away on March 13, 1938. more
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