“When we appropriate money from the public funds to pay for vaccinating a horde of negroes, we do not do it because we have any sympathy for them or because we crave their blessings, but simply because we don't want them to be falling ill of smallpox”
Quote by H. L. Mencken
Work
Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche
This book delves into the complex and influential philosophical works of Friedrich Nietzsche, examining his concepts of perspectivism, the will to power, eternal recurrence, and the death of God. It analyzes his critique of traditional morality and his advocacy for individualism and the affirmation of life. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Nietzsche's philosophical contributions and their impact on Western thought. 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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