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Clarence Darrow

(1857–1938) Jurist United States

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Clarence Darrow says life feels futile and warns that thinking you’re uniquely important can lead to madness. He calls great wealth a curse that harms everyone who touches it. He also believes that only lost causes are worth fighting, because without rebellion wrongs last forever.

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Clarence Darrow was a jurist from the United States, best known for Crime: Its Cause and Treatment.

Quick Facts About Clarence Darrow

Born
April 18, 1857
Died
March 13, 1938
Nationality
United States
Profession
Jurist
Notable works
Crime: Its Cause and Treatment
Known for
War Prisoners, The plea of Clarence Darrow

About Clarence Darrow

He also helped defend the Ossian Sweet case, was a leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union, and strongly supported Georgist economic ideas. In addition to his courtroom work, Darrow was a popular public speaker, debater, and writer who shared his views on law and justice.

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