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
Man is always looking for someone to boast to; woman is always looking for a shoulder to put her head on. H. L. Mencken boastheadman Change image and share on social
A Sunday school is a prison in which children do penance for the evil conscience of their parents. H. L. Mencken childconscienceevil Change image and share on social
It is impossible to imagine the universe run by a wise, just and omnipotent God, but it is quite easy to imagine it run by a board of gods. H. L. Mencken boardeasygod Change image and share on social
Self-respect: the secure feeling that no one, as yet, is suspicious. H. L. Mencken feltrespectsecure Change image and share on social
Every election is a sort of advance auction sale of stolen goods. H. L. Mencken advanceauctionelection Change image and share on social
The theory seems to be that as long as a man is a failure he is one of God's children, but that as soon as he succeeds he is taken over by the Devil. H. L. Mencken childdevilfailure Change image and share on social
Criticism is prejudice made plausible. H. L. Mencken criticismmakeplausible Change image and share on social
