Quote by Clarence Darrow

I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure.

I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries w

Summary

This quote by American writer and journalist Clarence Darrow is often understood as a clever yet dark way of expressing one's disdain or satisfaction towards certain individuals. Darrow is not speaking about killing someone physically but rather metaphorically through the words of an obituary. It implies that there may be people in society whose thoughts or actions were so troubling or disagreeable that their demise brings a sense of joy or relief. The quote suggests that sometimes the written word can be a powerful form of retribution or closure.

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By Clarence Darrow

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