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“I cannot tell and I shall never know how many words of mine might have given birth to cruelty in place of love and kindness and charity.”

Quote by Clarence Darrow

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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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