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We are here and it is now – H. L. Mencken

„We are here and it is now. Further than that, all human knowledge is moonshine.“

H. L. MenckenH. L. Mencken emphasizes the importance of the here and now and calls all other knowledge an illusion.
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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 quote about the importance of the present moment and the unreality of all other knowledge.


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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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