Platitude: an idea (a) that is admitted to be true by everyone, and (b) that is not true. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes admit idea platitude
Unquestionably, there is progress. The average American now pays out twice as much in taxes as he formerly got in wages. H. L. Mencken americanaveragepay Change image and share on social
A bad man is the sort who weeps every time he speaks of a good woman. H. L. Mencken badgoodman Change image and share on social
What men value in this world is not rights but privileges. H. L. Mencken manprivilegeright Change image and share on social
Christie led the way - with a bulldozer. The governor is blunt, brash, and self-consciously authentic, the antithesis to what turns off today's voters: flip-flopping politicians who speak in poll-tested platitudes. Yes, he's the anti-Romney. Ron Fournier antiantithesisauthentic share on social
I go for all sharing the privileges of the government, who assist in bearing its burdens. Consequently, I go for admitting all whites to the right of suffrage, who pay taxes or bear arms (by no means excluding females). Abraham Lincoln admitarmassist share on social
I just had an idea that went right over my head. Lawrence Welk headidea Change image and share on social