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“The best that we can do is to be kindly and helpful toward our friends and fellow passengers who are clinging to the same speck of dirt while we are drifting side by side to our common doom.”

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

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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