“Here is something that the psychologists have so far neglected: the love of ugliness for its own sake, the lust to make the world intolerable. Its habitat is the United States. Out of the melting pot emerges a race which hates beauty as it hates truth.”
This book compiles a selection of writings by the American journalist, critic, and satirist H.L. Mencken, showcasing his wit and insight on various subjects including politics, culture, and society. more
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
“If soot stains your tunic, dye it black. This is vengeance.”
“I wish I was either in your arms full of faith, or that a Thunder bolt would strike me.”
“The fault is in the one who blames. Spirit sees nothing to criticize.”
“Those that trust no one, usually end up trusting the wrong person."-Umma to Midnight”