“I believe that it is better to tell the truth than a lie. I believe it is better to be free than to be a slave. And I believe it is better to know than to be ignorant.”

H. L. Mencken

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About H. L. Mencken

Journalist American

Henry Louis Mencken was a prominent American journalist, satirist, and cultural critic, known for his sharp wit and controversial opinions. As a columnist for The Baltimore Sun, he became one of the most influential...

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