H. L. Mencken – Page 6 – Purpee Quotes

A national political campaign is better than

Posted on August 5, 2013August 5, 2008 by admin

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

— H. L. Mencken

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There are men so philosophical that they

Posted on July 20, 2013July 20, 2008 by admin

“There are men so philosophical that they can see humor in their own toothaches. But there has never lived a man so philosophical that he could see the toothache in his own humor.”

— H. L. Mencken

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Category: men
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The worst government is often the most

Posted on May 23, 2013May 23, 2008 by admin

“The worst government is often the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression.”

— H. L. Mencken

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Category: government
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The chief contribution of Protestantism to human

Posted on May 22, 2013May 22, 2008 by admin

“The chief contribution of Protestantism to human thought is its massive proof that God is a bore.”

— H. L. Mencken

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Category: god
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There are men so philosophical that they

Posted on May 2, 2013May 2, 2008 by admin

“There are men so philosophical that they can see humor in their own toothaches. But there has never lived a man so philosophical that he could see the toothache in his own humor.”

— H. L. Mencken

Author: H. L. Mencken
Category: humor
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