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“Instead of yielding to idle conversation it might profit one to cultivate silence and contemplation.”

Quote by Clarence Darrow

Book:The Story of My Life

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The Story of My Life

This book is a first-person account of the author's life, covering their struggles and triumphs, offering insight into their personal journey and the societal context of their time. 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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Source: Crime: Its Cause and Treatment

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“Laws have come down to us from old customs and folk-ways based on primitive ideas of man's origin, capacity and responsibility.”

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Source: Industrial Conspiracies

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Author:Clarence Darrow