Quote by H. L. Mencken

Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy.

Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may b

Summary

This quote humorously captures the essence of puritanism, suggesting that the ideology is characterized by an irrational anxiety and aversion towards happiness. It implies that puritans are troubled by the mere possibility that others are enjoying themselves or finding contentment. The quote humorously criticizes the restrictive and joyless tendencies often associated with puritanical beliefs and suggests that puritans are preoccupied with scrutinizing and condemning anything that deviates from their strict moral code.

By H. L. Mencken

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