What did H.L. Mencken mean by: Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance. - H.L. Mencken Journalist · USA Copy
+ Temptation is a woman’s weapon and man’s excuse. Feraz Zeid, May 15, 2023January 10, 2024, H.L. Mencken, Gender roles, Sexism, 0 - H.L. Mencken Journalist · USA
+ Life is a constant oscillation between the sharp horns of dilemmas. Feraz Zeid, September 17, 2023December 29, 2023, H.L. Mencken, Dilemma, 0 - H.L. Mencken Journalist · USA
+ Self-respect: the secure feeling that no one, as yet, is suspicious. Feraz Zeid, February 15, 2023January 10, 2024, H.L. Mencken, Respect, Self, 0 - H.L. Mencken Journalist · USA
+ The only cure for contempt is counter-contempt. Feraz Zeid, November 17, 2022January 10, 2024, H.L. Mencken, Contempt, 0 - H.L. Mencken Journalist · USA
+ The cynics are right nine times out of ten. Feraz Zeid, August 12, 2023December 29, 2023, H.L. Mencken, Cynicism, Pessimism, Realism, 0 - H.L. Mencken Journalist · USA
+ All men are frauds. The only difference between them is that some admit it. I myself deny it. Feraz Zeid, October 1, 2023December 29, 2023, H.L. Mencken, Deception, Fraud, Lying, 0 - H.L. Mencken Journalist · USA
+ Let’s not burn the universities yet. After all, the damage they do might be worse. Feraz Zeid, February 3, 2023January 10, 2024, H.L. Mencken, Damage, Education, 0 - H.L. Mencken Journalist · USA
+ There is always an easy solution to every problem – neat, plausible, and wrong. Feraz Zeid, March 13, 2023January 10, 2024, H.L. Mencken, Plausible, Wrong, 0 - H.L. Mencken Journalist · USA
A coxcomb is one whom simpletons believe to be a man of merit. Explain - Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
If it be true that a man is rich who wants nothing, a wise man is a very rich man. Explain - Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred. - Jean de La Fontaine Poet · France
The constancy of sages is nothing but the art of locking up their agitation in their hearts. Explain - François de La Rochefoucauld Writer · France
Strong characters are brought out by change of situation, and gentle ones by permanence. Explain - Jean Paul Writer · Germany
Sir, that much prudence calls for too much worry; I cannot foresee misfortunes so far away. - Jean Racine Playwright · France
Envy comes from people’s ignorance of, or lack of belief in, their own gifts. - Jean Vanier Philosopher and theologian
