H. L. Mencken Quotes

In the United States, doing good has come to be, like patriotism, a favorite device of persons with something to sell.

H. L. Mencken

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• There are always at least five good films at the end of the year to get nominated, but generally speaking nowadays, it's more of the independent films that are recognized.

  

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• In the United States, doing good has come to be, like patriotism, a favorite device of persons with something to sell.

  

  H. L. Mencken
  • Good
  • United States
  • Patriotism