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Man is a beautiful machine – H. L. Mencken

„Man is a beautiful machine that works very badly.“

H. L. MenckenH. L. Mencken describes man as a beautiful but flawed machine – a reflection on human imperfection.
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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 thoughtful comparison about human nature and its imperfections.


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H. L. Mencken quote about man as a beautiful machine

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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