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Politician Quote by H. L. Mencken

„A politician is an animal which can sit on a fence and yet keep both ears to the ground.“

H. L. MenckenA politician is an animal which can sit on a fence and yet keep both ears to the ground – H. L. Mencken on politics and attentiveness.
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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 describes politicians' ability to be both attentive and flexible at the same time.


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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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