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"A bad man is the sort who weeps every time he speaks of a good woman"

- H. L. Mencken

About this Quote

This quote by H.L. Mencken speaks to the idea of insincerity and deception. Mencken suggests that a man who continuously weeps when speaking about a good lady is not truly sorrowful, but rather is utilizing his emotions as a tool of manipulation. Through this quote, Mencken highlights the importance of having the ability to compare genuine emotion and produced emotion in order to prevent being tricked. It also recommends that a bad male is one who does not have real sensations and instead manipulates scenarios to his advantage. Overall, Mencken's quote acts as an alerting about the threats of insincerity and the worth of being able to recognize true feeling.

About the Author

H. L. Mencken This quote is written / told by H. L. Mencken between September 12, 1880 and January 29, 1956. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 123 other quotes.

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