Quote: H.L. Mencken on Philosophers



"Philosophy consists very largely of one philosopher arguing that all other philosophers are jackasses. He usually proves it, and I should add that he also usually proves that he is one himself."

- H.L. Mencken, journalist and satirist (1880 - 1956)


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Quote: H.L. Mencken on Philosophers



"Philosophy consists very largely of one philosopher arguing that all other philosophers are jackasses. He usually proves it, and I should add that he also usually proves that he is one himself."

- H.L. Mencken, journalist and satirist (1880 - 1956)


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