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Agnosticism1 quote
I do not consider it an insult, but rather a compliment, to be called an agnostic. I do not pretend to know where many ignorant men are sure-that is all agnosticism means. — Clarence Darrow · 1925Elusiveness of justice1 quote
There is no such thing as justice-in or out of court. — Clarence Darrow · 1936Intellectual humility1 quote
I do not consider it an insult, but rather a compliment, to be called an agnostic. I do not pretend to know where many ignorant men are sure-that is all agnosticism means. — Clarence Darrow · 1925Justice1 quote
There is no such thing as justice-in or out of court. — Clarence Darrow · 1936Moral theory1 quote
I do not believe there is any sort of distinction between the real moral conditions of the people in and out of jail. One is just as good as the other.... I do not believe that people are in jail because they deserve to be. They are in jail simply because they cannot avoid it on account of circumstances which are entirely beyond their control and for which they are in no way responsible. — Clarence Darrow · 1902Prison1 quote
I do not believe there is any sort of distinction between the real moral conditions of the people in and out of jail. One is just as good as the other.... I do not believe that people are in jail because they deserve to be. They are in jail simply because they cannot avoid it on account of circumstances which are entirely beyond their control and for which they are in no way responsible. — Clarence Darrow · 1902