Maxioms by H. L. Mencken
The difference between a moral man and a man of honor is that the latter regrets a discreditable act, even read more
The difference between a moral man and a man of honor is that the latter regrets a discreditable act, even when it has worked and he has not been caught.
Remorse is regret that one waited so long to do it.
Remorse is regret that one waited so long to do it.
Love is an emotion that is based on an opinion of women that is impossible for those who have had read more
Love is an emotion that is based on an opinion of women that is impossible for those who have had any experience with them.
There is only one honest impulse at the bottom of Puritanism, and that is the impulse to punish the man read more
There is only one honest impulse at the bottom of Puritanism, and that is the impulse to punish the man with a superior capacity for happiness.
We must respect the other fellow's religion, but only in the sense that we respect his theory that his wife read more
We must respect the other fellow's religion, but only in the sense that we respect his theory that his wife is beautiful and his children smart.
