“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out… without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken September 12, 1880 – January 29, 1956

“For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong.” ~ H. L. Mencken September 12, 1880 – January 29, 1956

“The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule.” ~ H. L. Mencken September 12, 1880 – January 29, 1956

“On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.” ~ H. L. Mencken September 12, 1880 – January 29, 1956

“Puritanism. The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy.” ~ H. L. Mencken September 12, 1880 – January 29, 1956

“It is inaccurate to say that I hate everything. I am strongly in favor of common sense, common honesty, and common decency. This makes me forever ineligible for public office.” ~ H. L. Mencken September 12, 1880 – January 29, 1956