Quote by Clarence Darrow

I am an agnostic; I do not pretend to know what many ignorant men are sure of.

I am an agnostic; I do not pretend to know what many ignoran

Summary

This quote expresses the belief of the speaker that they are unsure about religious matters, specifically pertaining to God's existence or nonexistence. They identify as agnostic, which means they do not claim to have knowledge or certainty about the truth or falsehood of these matters. The quote also suggests that, in contrast, many others confidently proclaim knowledge and certainty about religious beliefs despite their potential lack of understanding or ignorance on the subject.

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Ignorance & Stupidity

By Clarence Darrow

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