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Quote by H. L. Mencken on Moral Prejudices and Life

„One may no more live in the world without picking up the moral prejudices of the world than one will be able to go to hell without perspiring.“

H. L. MenckenQuote by H. L. Mencken on the inevitability of moral prejudices in life and society.
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Henry Louis Mencken, commonly known as H. L. Mencken in America, was an American writer, journalist, literary critic, columnist, satirist, and cultural critic of German descent.

This quote addresses the inevitability of societal moral prejudices in life.


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H. L. Mencken quote about living in the world and moral prejudices

Henry Louis Mencken (1880–1956) was an influential American writer, journalist, and critic of German heritage. Known for his sharp social commentary and satire, he addressed issues of culture, politics, and society.

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