Once a woman passes a certain point in intelligence she finds it almost impossible to get a husband: she simply cannot go on listening without snickering.
H. L. MENCKENThe men the American people admire most extravagantly are the most daring liars; the men they detest most violently are those who try to tell them the truth.
More H. L. Mencken Quotes
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Most people want security in this world, not liberty.
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When somebody says it’s not about the money, it’s about the money.
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The 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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The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.
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It doesn’t take a majority to make a rebellion; it takes only a few determined leaders and a sound cause.
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Journalism is to politician as dog is to lamp-post.
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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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Socialist: A man suffering from an overwhelming conviction to believe what is not true.
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Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance.
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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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There are two impossibilities in life: “just one drink” and “an honest politician.”
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In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican.
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Every election is a sort of advance auction sale of stolen goods.
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When fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression.
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