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Quote by H. L. Mencken about Belief and Humans

„No man ever quite believes in any other man. One may believe in an idea absolutely, but not in a man.“

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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 critically reflects human skepticism towards other people compared to belief in abstract ideas.


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Quote by H. L. Mencken about belief in humanity and ideas

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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