H. L. Mencken, (1880-1956) American Journalist, Editor, Essayist, Linguist, Lexicographer, and Critic Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page H. L. Mencken Quote “It is hard to believe that a man is telling the truth when you know that you would lie if you were in his place.”H. L. Mencken ~ H. L. Mencken (1880-1956) American Journalist, Editor, Essayist, Linguist, Lexicographer, and CriticA Little Book in C Major, 1916 Honesty , Humor , Truth Ratings and Comments Reply cj, 45601 8/18/06 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This H. L. Mencken quote is found in these categories: Honesty quotes Humor quotes Truth quotes About H. L. Mencken Bio of H. L. Mencken Quotations by H. L. Mencken Books by/about H. L. Mencken H. L. Mencken videos H. L. Mencken on Wikipedia Astrological chart for H. L. Mencken