Maxioms by H. L. Mencken
The average man does not get pleasure out of an idea because he thinks it is true; he thinks it read more
The average man does not get pleasure out of an idea because he thinks it is true; he thinks it is true because he gets pleasure out of it.
The penalty for laughing in a courtroom is six months in jail; if it were not for this penalty, the read more
The penalty for laughing in a courtroom is six months in jail; if it were not for this penalty, the jury would never hear the evidence.
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.
Don't overestimate the decency of the human race.
Don't overestimate the decency of the human race.
On one issue at least, men and women agree: they both distrust women.
On one issue at least, men and women agree: they both distrust women.
