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 the social scene, literature, music, prominent politicians, and contemporary movements. His satirical reporting on the Scopes Trial, which he dubbed the "Monkey Trial",...
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The problem with any unwritten law is that you don't know where to go to erase it.
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The welfare of the people is the ultimate law.
(Salus Populi Suprema Est Lex)