Rebellion and Leadership – Quote by H. L. Mencken
“It doesn’t take a majority to make a rebellion; it takes only a few determined leaders and a sound cause.”
H. L. Mencken
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All Men Are Frauds – H. L. Mencken
“All men are frauds. The only difference between them is that some admit it. I myself deny it.”
H. L. Mencken
Temptation is a Woman’s Weapon – Quote by H. L. Mencken
“Temptation is a woman’s weapon and man’s excuse.”
H. L. Mencken
Quote by H. L. Mencken about Wealth
“Wealth – any income that is at least one hundred dollars more a year than the income of one’s wife’s sister’s husband.”
H. L. Mencken
The worst government is often the most moral – H. L. Mencken
“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
Satirical Quote by H. L. Mencken About Politics
“On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.”
H. L. Mencken
We are here and it is now – H. L. Mencken
“We are here and it is now. Further than that, all human knowledge is moonshine.”
H. L. Mencken
Most Dangerous Man to Any Government – H. L. Mencken
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out… without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.”
H. L. Mencken
H. L. Mencken on Honesty and Decency
“It is inaccurate to say that I hate everything. I am strongly in favor of common sense, common honesty, and common decency. This makes me forever ineligible for public office.”
H. L. Mencken
Democracy Quote by H. L. Mencken
“Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard.”
H. L. Mencken