“The average schoolmaster is and always must be essentially an ass, for how can one imagine an intelligent man engaging in so puerile an avocation.”
Quote by H. L. Mencken
Work
H.L. Mencken: Prejudices: First, Second, and Third Series
H.L. Mencken's Prejudices: First, Second, and Third Series is a compilation of his insightful and often humorous essays, which delve into a wide range of subjects including politics, literature, and society. Mencken's sharp wit and incisive commentary make this work a classic in American literary criticism. more
Author
H. L. Mencken
H. L. Mencken was an American journalist, essayist, satirist, cultural critic, and scholar of American English. Born on September 12, 1880, and passing away on January 29, 1956, Mencken is renowned for his significant contributions to American culture and language, particularly through his satirical essays and critical analyses of the American establishment. more
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