Bits of Wisdom from Clarence Darrow on His Birthday

“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.” Clarence Darrow, April 18, 1857 – March 13, 1938

“I have suffered from being misunderstood, but I would have suffered a hell of a lot more if I had been understood.” Clarence Darrow, April 18, 1857 – March 13, 1938

“When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President; I’m beginning to believe it.” Clarence Darrow, April 18, 1857 – March 13, 1938

“History repeats itself, and that’s one of the things that’s wrong with history.” Clarence Darrow, April 18, 1857 – March 13, 1938

“Lost causes are the only ones worth fighting for.” Clarence Darrow, April 18, 1857 – March 13, 1938

“You can only be free if I am free.” Clarence Darrow, April 18, 1857 – March 13, 1938