There is no idea so stupid that you can’t find a professor who will believe it.
H. L. MENCKENThe chief difference between free capitalism and State socialism seems to be this: that under the former a man pursues his own advantage openly, frankly and honestly, whereas under the latter he does so hypocritically and under false pretenses.
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A church is a place in which gentlemen who have never been to Heaven brag about it to persons who will never get there.
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The ideal way to get rid of any infectious disease would be to shoot instantly every person who comes down with it.
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Every election is a sort of advance auction sale of stolen goods.
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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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There are two impossibilities in life: “just one drink” and “an honest politician.”
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The demagogue is one who preaches doctrines he knows to be untrue to men he knows to be idiots.
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It is even harder for the average ape to believe that he has descended from man.
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When fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression.
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On one issue, at least, men and women agree. They both distrust women.
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Always remember this: If you don’t attend the funerals of your friends, they will certainly not attend yours.
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Evangelical Christianity, as everyone knows, is founded upon hate, as the Christianity of Christ was founded upon love.
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Free speech is too dangerous to a democracy to be permitted.
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The only good bureaucrat is one with a pistol at his head. Put it in his hand and it’s good-bye to the Bill of Rights.
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There’s really no point to voting. If it made any difference, it would probably be illegal.
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Change is not progress.
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