H. L. Mencken Quote

The chief difference between free capitalism and State socialism seems to be this: that under the former a man pursues his own advantage openly, frankly and honestly, whereas under the latter he does so hypocritically and under false pretenses.


397 - Minority Report : H.L. Mencken's Notebooks (1956)


The chief difference between free capitalism and State socialism seems to be this: that under the former a man pursues his own advantage openly,...

The chief difference between free capitalism and State socialism seems to be this: that under the former a man pursues his own advantage openly,...

The chief difference between free capitalism and State socialism seems to be this: that under the former a man pursues his own advantage openly,...

The chief difference between free capitalism and State socialism seems to be this: that under the former a man pursues his own advantage openly,...