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Quote from H. L. Mencken,

Government, in its very essence, is opposed to all increase in knowledge. Its tendency is always towards permanence and against
change...[T]he progress of humanity, far from being the result of government, has been made entirely without its aid and in the face if its constant and
bitter opposition.



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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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