1,045 Quotes by H. L. Mencken

It doesn't take a majority to make a rebellion; it takes only a few determined leaders and a sound cause.

I think the Negro people should feel secure enough by now to face a reasonable ridicule without terror. I am unalterably opposed to all efforts to put down free speech, whatever the excuse.

The most valuable of all human possessions, next to a superior and disdainful air, is the reputation of being well-to-do.

The first kiss is stolen by the man; the last is begged by the woman.

When you sympathize with a married woman you either make two enemies or gain one wife and one friend.

The trouble with Communism is the Communists, just as the trouble with Christianity is the Christians.

The war on privilege will never end. Its next great campaign will be against the privileges of the underprivileged.

Immorality: the morality of those who are having a better time.

Injustice is relatively easy to bear; what stings is justice.