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“Even if you do learn to speak correct English, whom are you going to speak it to?”

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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