Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hois…

H. L. Mencken
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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. ✨ H. L. Mencken, Marion Elizabeth Rodgers (2010). H.L. Mencken: Prejudices: First, Second, and Third Series, Hubsta Ltd
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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. ✨ H. L. Mencken, Marion Elizabeth Rodgers (2010). H.L. Mencken: Prejudices: First, Second, and Third Series, Hubsta Ltd

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