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Morality is the theory that every human act must be either right or wrong, and that 99 % of them are wrong.

Author : H. L. Mencken

A national political campaign is better than the best circus ever heard of, with a mass baptism and a couple of hangings thrown in.

Author : H. L. Mencken

Love is an emotion that is based on an opinion of women that is impossible for those who have had any experience with them.

Author : H. L. Mencken

Democracy is only a dream: it should be put in the same category as Arcadia, Santa Claus, and Heaven.

Author : H. L. Mencken

I believe that it is better to tell the truth than a lie. I believe it is better to be free than to be a slave. And I believe it is better to know than to be ignorant.

Author : H. L. Mencken

In war the heroes always outnumber the soldiers ten to one.

Author : H. L. Mencken

Before a man speaks it is always safe to assume that he is a fool. After he speaks, it is seldom necessary to assume it.

Author : H. L. Mencken

It is hard for the ape to believe he descended from man.

Author : H. L. Mencken

Legend: A lie that has attained the dignity of age.

Author : H. L. Mencken

The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.

Author : H. L. Mencken