In war the heroes always outnumber the soldiers ten to one – H. L. Mencken

„In war the heroes always outnumber the soldiers ten to one.“

H. L. MenckenAn ironic quote by H. L. Mencken on the superiority of heroes over soldiers in war.
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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.

An ironic comment on the perception of heroes in war compared to the actual soldiers.


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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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