Quote of the Week H L Mencken
H L Mencken was a Satirist Who Criticized the American People for Their Sloppy Use of the English Language
Henry Louis Mencken was born in Baltimore in September of 1880 and died there in 1956 He was famous as a satirist, wrote essays and an American journalist who also was an editor but spent a lot of his life writing critics about Americans and their life style. During the early part of 20th century he was a very influential writer.
He is the man who dubbed the Scopes trial "monkey" trial and was know often as the Sage of Baltimore but he is probably best remembered for writing a huge series of books on how people in the United States spoke the English language.
"An idealist is one who, on noticing that a rose smells better than a cabbage, concludes that it will also make better soup."
- H.L. Mencken
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Post a CommentOops, I'm not sure I'd like rose stew. Good one :) Sheri
Love Mencken. A very astute observer...
I'm just seeing this. My prayers go out for you and your husband. I'll pray for you to have the energy you need also.
I love the quote.
So sorry about your husband... my prayers are with you... great article.
Wonderful quote. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Robritt: Best wishes as you help your husband recover. Julia
I will be praying for you! Thankyou for the quote!
Thank you all for your prayers. We do appreciate them. I'll try and get back when time permits with another quote.
I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I'll had him to my prayers. Great piece, as always.
Great quote! You and your husband are in my prayers. Praying God peace and strength will be upon on you both and He will bring a quick healing!