Quote by H.L. Mencken
Men have a much better time of it than women. For one thing, they

Men have a much better time of it than women. For one thing, they marry later; for another thing, they die earlier. – H.L. Mencken

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Taxation, for example, is eternally lively; it concerns nine-tenths of us more directly than either smallpox or golf, and has just as much drama in it; moreover, it has been mellowed and made gay by as many gaudy, preposterous theories. – H.L. Mencken

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The only liberty an inferior man really cherishes is the liberty to quit work, stretch out in the sun, and scratch himself. – H.L. Mencken

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The basic fact about human existence is not that it is a tragedy, but that it is a bore. It is not so much a war as an endless standing in line. – H.L. Mencken

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My father was very big on marriage. – Sidney Poitier

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I respect the fact that many denominations have different points of view with respect to gay marriage and they can hold that in the sanctity in the place of their religion and not bless them or solemnize them. – Colin Powell

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I dont think young men or women should feel pressured into marriage. You shouldnt marry anyone, in my opinion, who you have to try hard for. – Rachael Ray

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More belongs to marriage than four legs in a bed. – Rainer Maria Rilke

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