H. L. Mencken Quotes

The Christian always swears a bloody oath that he will never do it again. The civilized man simply resolves to be a bit more careful next time.

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• The Christian always swears a bloody oath that he will never do it again. The civilized man simply resolves to be a bit more careful next time.

  

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