H. L. MenckenA collection of 75 posts

Work

Temptation is an irresistible force at work on a movable body.

Women

When women kiss it always reminds one of prize fighters shaking hands.

Wisdom

Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance.

War

In war the heroes always outnumber the soldiers ten to one.

Truth

Nine times out of ten in the arts as in life there is actually no truth to be ...

Truth

It is hard to believe that a man is telling the truth when you know that you wou...

Truth

I believe that it is better to tell the truth than a lie. I believe it is better...

Time

Time stays we go.

Time

Immorality: the morality of those who are having a better time.

Sports

I hate all sports as rabidly as a person who likes sports hates common sense.