Quote by H. L. Mencken on Irrationality and Truth

„The most costly of all follies is to believe passionately in the palpably not true. It is the chief occupation of mankind.“

H. L. MenckenH. L. Mencken on humanity's tendency to believe irrationally in untrue things.
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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 addresses humanity's tendency to irrational belief despite clear falsehood.


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H. L. Mencken quote about irrationality, truth, and human folly

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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"The point is that we are all capable of believing things which we know to be untrue, and then, when we are finally proved wrong, impudently twisting the facts so as to show that we were right. Intellectually, it is possible to carry on this process for an indefinite time: the only check on it is that sooner or later a false belief bumps up against solid reality, usually on a battlefield." George Orwell
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