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To die for an idea; it is unquestionably noble. But how much nobler it would be if men died for ideas that were true!
H. L. Mencken
H. L. Mencken
H. L. Mencken
Born: Sep 12, 1880
Died: Jan 29, 1956

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Men, Would, Would-Be, Unquestionably, Noble, True, Idea, Ideas, How, How Much, Were, Die, Died, Much

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