For it is mutual trust, even more than mutual interest that holds human associations together. Our friends seldom profit us but they make us feel safe. Marriage is a scheme to accomplish exactly that same end. H. L. Mencken accomplishassociationend share on social
Man is a beautiful machine that works very badly. H. L. Mencken badlybeautifulmachine Change image and share on social
When women kiss it always reminds one of prize fighters shaking hands. H. L. Mencken fighterhandkis Change image and share on social
I write in order to attain that feeling of tension relieved and function achieved which a cow enjoys on giving milk. H. L. Mencken achieveattaincow Change image and share on social
The basic fact about human existence is not that it is a tragedy, but that it is a bore. It is not so much a war as an endless standing in line. H. L. Mencken basicbearendless Change image and share on social
A prohibitionist is the sort of man one couldn't care to drink with, even if he drank. H. L. Mencken caredrinkman Change image and share on social
The only cure for contempt is counter-contempt. H. L. Mencken contemptcountercure Change image and share on social
A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin. H. L. Mencken coffincynicflower Change image and share on social
For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong. H. L. Mencken answerclearcomplex Change image and share on social
Each party steals so many articles of faith from the other, and the candidates spend so much time making each other's speeches, that by the time election day is past there is nothing much to do save turn the sitting rascals out and let a new gang in. H. L. Mencken articlecandidateday share on social
