
“There are several good protections against temptations, but the surest is cowardice.”
1940s–present, A Mencken Chrestomathy (1949)
“There are several good protections against temptations, but the surest is cowardice.”
“He is no lawyer who cannot take two sides.”
Letter to Samuel Rogers (December 21, 1833)
“[ What one day gives us another takes away from us. ]”
Jacula Prudentum (1651)
“Do you think you are protecting somebody by taking away seven words?”
Crossfire debate on censorship (1986)
Witches.
Table Talk (1689)
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“Do not take up cause against the inaccuracies printed about you. They are your protection.”
Diary of an Unknown (1988)