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Quote by H. L. Mencken about Wealth

„Wealth - any income that is at least one hundred dollars more a year than the income of one's wife's sister's husband.“

H. L. MenckenA humorous quote by H. L. Mencken about the perceived definition of wealth.
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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.

A sarcastic quote by H. L. Mencken on the definition of wealth.


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H. L. Mencken quote about wealth

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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