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
Faith may be defined briefly as an illogical belief in the occurrence of the improbable.
It is even harder for the average ape to believe that he has descended from man.
We are here and it is now. Further than that, all human knowledge is moonshine.
A man may be a fool and not know it, but not if he is married.
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The real problem is not whether machines think but whether men do.
Do you know what your problem is? You can't live with the idea that someone might leave.
The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution.
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