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Quote by H. L. Mencken about Government and Liberty

„All government, of course, is against liberty.“

H. L. MenckenQuote by H. L. Mencken on a critical view of government and its impact on liberty.
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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 reflects a critical perspective on governments and their tendency to restrict individual liberty.


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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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