This quote is about never wishing a man dead. Clarence Darrow was a famous late 19th to early 20th century litigator who vehemently opposed the death penalty. He’d never wish anyone dead, he’s fundamentally opposed to death as a punishment, but that doesn’t mean he’s sad when a bad person dies.
I’ve never understood this line of thinking. Can someone explain why there’s a “don’t speak ill of the dead” sentiment?
Death is the great equalizer and I definitely celebrate when people who think themselves and act higher than their fellow humans die.
This quote is about never wishing a man dead. Clarence Darrow was a famous late 19th to early 20th century litigator who vehemently opposed the death penalty. He’d never wish anyone dead, he’s fundamentally opposed to death as a punishment, but that doesn’t mean he’s sad when a bad person dies.
I don’t think it really applies to mass murders. It is more like regular people who kinda suck.