About H. L. Mencken
Henry Louis Mencken (September 12, 1880 – January 29, 1956) was an American journalist, essayist, satirist, cultural critic, and scholar of American English. He commented widely on literature, music, prominent politicians, and contemporary movements. His satirical reporting on the Scopes trial, which he dubbed the "Monkey Trial", also earned him...
More quotations from H. L. Mencken
We are here and now. Further than that, all knowledge is moonshine.
A poet more than thirty years old is simply an overgrown child.
More quotations tagged with “character”
Most artists like to think of themselves as rugged individualists, as independent characters.
Underneath this flabby exterior is an enormous lack of character.
The character of every act depends upon the circumstances in which it is done.
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Perhaps the most revolting character that the United States ever produced was the Christian businessman.