Jerome Lawrence

"An idea is a greater monument than a cathedral. And the advance of man's knowledge is more of a miracle than any sticks turned to snakes, or the parting of waters!"

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Source: Inherit the Wind. Play by Jerome Lawrence, 1955.

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Jerome Lawrence

Jerome Lawrence

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Jerome Lawrence was a prominent American playwright, known for his impactful works like 'Inherit the Wind' that explore themes of truth and freedom.

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