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Quote from H. L. Mencken,


"Whenever 'A' attempts by law
to impose his moral standards upon 'B',
'A' is most likely a scoundrel."


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H. L. Mencken (more quotes by H. L. Mencken or books by/about H. L. Mencken)


(1880-1956) American Journalist, Editor, Essayist, Linguist, Lexicographer, and Critic

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Coercion, Government, Humor, Individualism, Law, Morals, Religion, Rights, Usurpation, Virtue

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