H. L. Mencken1880–1956The quotations of
H. L. Mencken
American journalist and writer
1880–1956
63 quotes, most often on Government, Politics and Clever Jabs. Part of the Writers collection.
A judge is a law student who marks his own examination papers.
A Mencken Chrestomathy (1949)Lawyer — One who protects us against robbers by taking away the temptation.
A Mencken Chrestomathy (1949)- The American Mercury (May 1930)





