Penetrating so many secrets, we cease to believe in the unknowable. But there it sits nevertheless, calmly licking its chops
H. L. MenckenWhenever "A" attempts by law to impose his moral standards upon "B," "A" is most likely a scoundrel.
H. L. MenckenThe great secret of happiness in love is to be glad that the other fellow married her.
H. L. MenckenAll of the great patriots now engaged in edging and squirming their way toward the Presidency of the Republic run true to form. That is to say, they are all extremely wary, and all more or less palpable frauds. What they want, primarily, is the job; the necessary equipment of unescapable issues, immutable principles and soaring ideals can wait until it becomes more certain which way the mob will be whooping.
H. L. Mencken