H. L. Mencken Quotes About Altruism

• A large part of altruism, even when it is perfectly honest, is grounded upon the fact that it is uncomfortable to have unhappy people about one.

  H. L. Mencken

  People, Unhappy, Charity

  H.L. Mencken (2012). “Mencken Chrestomathy”, p.17, Vintage

• The cynics are right nine times out of ten.

  H. L. Mencken

  Funny, Witty, Time

• An altruist is one who would be sincerely sorry to see his neighbor's children devoured by wolves.

  H. L. Mencken

  Children, Sorry, Would Be

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