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
I believe that all government is evil, and that trying to improve it is largely a waste of time.
Every decent man is ashamed of the government he lives under.
It is impossible to imagine Goethe or Beethoven being good at billiards or golf.
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Be not ashamed of thy virtues; honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.
—Laura Wiess in Leftovers
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