MENCKEN

United States journalist and literary critic (1880-1956)

• Monkey Trial reporter

• Author of the quote

• Baltimore curmudgeon

• H.L., the 'Sage of Baltimore'

• The Sage of Baltimore

• Who said A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin

• Writer H. L. ___

• Writer known as The Sage of Baltimore