H. L. Mencken Quotes

Women have simple tastes. They get pleasure out of the conversation of children in arms and men in love.

H. L. Mencken

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• Women have simple tastes. They get pleasure out of the conversation of children in arms and men in love.

  

  H. L. Mencken
  • Women
  • Children
  • Love