Actually, the quote is "No one ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public." Something I'm sure is undoubtedly true.
Unfortunately, the man attributed to this quote also said "Those who can -- do. Those who can't -- teach." Maybe in the 1920's, teachers weren't quite as important as they are now. I wouldn't know because I wasn't alive then.
The rest of this misanthrope's quotes can be found here: http://www.watchfuleye.com/mencken.html
by the way, have I mentioned that I RAWK?
Unfortunately, the man attributed to this quote also said "Those who can -- do. Those who can't -- teach." Maybe in the 1920's, teachers weren't quite as important as they are now. I wouldn't know because I wasn't alive then.
The rest of this misanthrope's quotes can be found here: http://www.watchfuleye.com/mencken.html
by the way, have I mentioned that I RAWK?