Clarence Darrow Quotes: How True Freedom Can Only Be Protected Together

„You can only protect your liberties in this world by protecting the other man's freedom. You can only be free if I am free.“

Clarence DarrowDiscover how Clarence Darrow defines true freedom: Only by protecting others' freedom can we be free ourselves.
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Clarence Darrow was an American lawyer, member of the American Civil Liberties Union, and an opponent of the death penalty.

This quote reminds us that freedom is inseparably linked to mutual respect – only when we grant others freedom can we truly be free ourselves.


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Quote by Clarence Darrow about protecting liberties and freedom

Clarence Darrow (1857–1938) was a prominent American criminal defense lawyer, known for his role in historic court cases. He was an advocate for civil rights and a staunch opponent of the death penalty.

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