Quotation by

H. L. Mencken

A bad man is the sort who weeps every time he speaks of a good woman.

Time

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The quote means that a truly bad person feels deep regret or sorrow whenever they talk about a good woman, showing their awareness of her value and their own failings. It suggests that their emotional reaction reveals guilt or remorse tied to their past actions or treatment of her over time.

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