He was opposed to violence, but supported the war because of his sympathy for Belgium, the underdog. On the other hand, in line with the dictum that one could not indict a whole people, he refused to join in the war hysteria against Germany, and did not believe the stories of German atrocities. He campaigned for Liberty Bonds and later defended his German friends in this country. Samples of His Philosophy Here are some of Mr. Darrow's sayings, illustrating his skeptical philosophy. My learned opponent says the League of Nations isn't much good, but that it may be better some day.
Men go to hell on the same theory.
There is no money in it. There is no logical consistency in what a man does with his life. Clarence True Wilson, church and temperance leader, expressed sorrow today at the death of Clarence Darrow, whom he met in forty- six joint debates between 1925 and 1935. He was a kind, considerate friend, and I had a great love for him. He was one of the most affable, lovable men I ever met in friendship, and we have corresponded ever since our debates ended.