“Before a man speaks it is always safe to assume that he is a fool. After he speaks, it is seldom necessary to assume it.”—American editor, columnist, and philologist H.L. Mencken (1880-1956), A Mencken Chrestomathy: His Own Selection of His Choicest Writing (1949)
Friday, May 5, 2023
Quote of the Day (H.L. Mencken, on People Speaking)
Labels:
American Literature,
Cynicism,
H.L. Mencken,
Humor,
Quote of the Day
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