It is the natural tendency of the ignorant to believe what is not true…

H. L. Mencken
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It is the natural tendency of the ignorant to believe what is not true. In order to overcome that tendency it is not sufficient to exhibit the true; it is also necessary to expose and denounce the false. ✨ The American Mercury Magazine, May 1926.
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