Quote by H.L. Mencken
Legend: A lie that has attained the dignity of age. - H.L. Mencken

Legend: A lie that has attained the dignity of age. – H.L. Mencken

Other quotes by H.L. Mencken

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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Life
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If, after I depart this vale, you ever remember me and have thought to please my ghost, forgive some sinner and wink your eye at some homely girl. – H.L. Mencken

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We would like to live as we once lived, but history will not permit it. – John F. Kennedy

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Time is my greatest enemy. – Evita Peron

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The great drama of Russian history has been between its state and society. Put simply, Russia has always had too much state and not enough society. – Fareed Zakaria

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Sin writes histories, goodness is silent. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Table – Talk

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Moral of the Work. In war: resolution. In defeat: defiance. In victory: magnanimity. In peace: goodwill. – Sir Winston Churchill

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