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H. L. Mencken Quote on Human Boredom

„The capacity of human beings to bore one another seems to be vastly greater than that of any other animal.“

H. L. MenckenH. L. Mencken humorously describes humans' remarkable capacity to bore one another.
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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.

A humorous remark on human nature and communication.


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H. L. Mencken quote about the human capacity to bore one another

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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