Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance. H. L. Mencken beliefcollectivedemocracy Change image and share on social
Democracy is also a form of worship. It is the worship of Jackals by Jackasses. H. L. Mencken democracyformjackal Change image and share on social
It is hard for the ape to believe he descended from man. H. L. Mencken apedescendhard Change image and share on social
In war the heroes always outnumber the soldiers ten to one. H. L. Mencken herooutnumbersoldier Change image and share on social
Every decent man is ashamed of the government he lives under. H. L. Mencken ashameddecentgovernment Change image and share on social
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. H. L. Mencken assumefoolman Change image and share on social
War will never cease until babies begin to come into the world with larger cerebrums and smaller adrenal glands. H. L. Mencken adrenalbabybegin Change image and share on social
I never lecture, not because I am shy or a bad speaker, but simply because I detest the sort of people who go to lectures and don't want to meet them. H. L. Mencken baddetestlecture Change image and share on social