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“One of the bravest, grandest champions of human liberty the world has ever seen. {Darrow on the great Robert Ingersoll}”

Quote by Clarence Darrow

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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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