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Puritanism: the haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happ

Puritanism: the haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy. – H.L. Mencken

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In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. – H.L. Mencken

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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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