H. L. Mencken Quotes


Only a jackass ever talks over his affairs with a woman, whether she be his sweetheart, wife, or sister, or mother.


Citations

Mencken, H. L. A Little Book in C Major. John Lane Company, 1916, p. 34.

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H. L. Mencken
H. L. Mencken
  • Born: September 12, 1880
  • Died: January 29, 1956
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist, Essayist, Satirist, Social Critic

Henry Louis Mencken was an American journalist, essayist, satirist, cultural critic, and scholar of American English. He commented widely on the social scene, literature, music, prominent politicians, and contemporary movements. His satirical reporting on the Scopes Trial, which he dubbed the "Monkey Trial," also gained him attention.