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Archae

(46,325 posts)
Thu Jun 8, 2023, 09:31 AM Jun 2023

Good quote from Clarence Darrow...

"I have never wished death on anyone, but I have read some obituaries with great satisfaction. -Clarence Darrow

Pat Robertson dies at 93; founded Christian Broadcasting Network, Christian Coalition

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Good quote from Clarence Darrow... (Original Post) Archae Jun 2023 OP
Amen to that. Easterncedar Jun 2023 #1
Absolutely agree! niyad Jun 2023 #2
Ohmy 3auld6phart Jun 2023 #3
K & R...was trying to remember that one...nt Wounded Bear Jun 2023 #4
KnR FalloutShelter Jun 2023 #5
✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ n/t msfiddlestix Jun 2023 #6
Trying not to be too awful, TNNurse Jun 2023 #7
When someone dies, you should only say something nice Clash City Rocker Jun 2023 #8
LOL! BComplex Jun 2023 #9
Totally expresses my feelings. Thank you. Fla Dem Jun 2023 #10
Good riddance KS Toronado Jun 2023 #11
Absolutely! nt Bird Lady Jun 2023 #12
Some problems are only solved by a good funeral. My mentor. cbabe Jun 2023 #13
I love it when someone attributes this properly and uses it at the best opportunities. Pacifist Patriot Jun 2023 #14
so it was Darrow? barbtries Jun 2023 #19
In my searching I found this from Snopes: Xavier Breath Jun 2023 #22
😁 Duppers Jun 2023 #15
I hope Satan was waiting for him with open arms ! kimbutgar Jun 2023 #16
Did he die? Or just nasty away? lastlib Jun 2023 #17
brilliant. dawn5651 Jun 2023 #18
Rest In Hell AlexSFCA Jun 2023 #20
K&R LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2023 #21
👍 Joinfortmill Jun 2023 #23
For this thread LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2023 #24
Kickin' Faux pas Jun 2023 #25

KS Toronado

(17,213 posts)
11. Good riddance
Thu Jun 8, 2023, 10:58 AM
Jun 2023

7QQ club started the "It's OK to lie about Democrats" business model which FQX picked up.

barbtries

(28,788 posts)
19. so it was Darrow?
Thu Jun 8, 2023, 11:28 AM
Jun 2023

because right here on DU today I read that it was Mark Twain. I'm going with I don't know who said it, but it's very quotable.

Xavier Breath

(3,625 posts)
22. In my searching I found this from Snopes:
Thu Jun 8, 2023, 12:24 PM
Jun 2023


So, supposedly it's been reworked into the pithier version everyone is quoting now. But, I know some have issues with Snopes, so do with it what you will.

Regardless of who said it, or the manner in which they said it, it's still very quotable as you said.

lastlib

(23,220 posts)
17. Did he die? Or just nasty away?
Thu Jun 8, 2023, 11:14 AM
Jun 2023

Asking for a friend.......

I haven't danced since I broke my leg--I may have to try it again today.

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