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H.L. Mencken, Prejudices: First Series Quotes: Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
         

Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.


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