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Quote by H. L. Mencken on Success, Failure, and Morality

„The theory seems to be that as long as a man is a failure he is one of God's children, but that as soon as he succeeds he is taken over by the Devil.“

H. L. MenckenH. L. Mencken on the moral view of success and failure: from God's child to possession of the Devil.
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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 statement by H. L. Mencken ironically reflects social perceptions of success and failure in a moral context.


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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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