"Chase after the truth like all hell and you'll free yourself, even though you never touch its coat tails."

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This reflection on freedom by Clarence Darrow resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in freedom is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Clarence Darrow

Clarence Seward Darrow was an American lawyer and politician who became famous in the 19th century for high-profile representations of trade union causes, and in the 20th century for several criminal matters, including the Leopold and Loeb murder trial, the Scopes "monkey" trial, and the Ossian Sweet defense. He was a leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union and a prominent advocate for numerous Populist causes, as well as a noted public speaker, debater, and writer.

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