Quote by H. L. Mencken

The curse of man, and the cause of nearly all his woe, is his stupendous capacity for believing the incredible.

The curse of man, and the cause of nearly all his woe, is hi

Summary

This quote suggests that the downfall of humanity lies in its remarkable ability to believe in things that are highly unlikely or implausible. By emphasizing man's susceptibility to accepting the unbelievable, the quote implies that this tendency leads to the majority of the troubles and hardships experienced by humanity. It highlights the potential dangers of blindly accepting unrealistic ideas, highlighting the need for critical thinking and skepticism to avoid being misled or deceived.

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