• May include: Black t-shirt with a gray snake graphic, moons, and stars. The shirt features the quote "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it." Sunglasses and a small succulent are also visible.
  • May include: Black t-shirt featuring a stylized snake design with moons and stars. The shirt includes the quote "urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it" by H.L. Mencken.
  • May include: White t-shirt featuring a brown snake illustration with crescent moons and stars. The shirt has text that reads "urge to save humanity is almost ways a false front for urge to rule it" and "H.L. Mencken".
  • May include: Black t-shirt featuring a stylized gray snake design with text that reads "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it." The design includes crescent moons and stars.
  • May include: A light gray t-shirt featuring a stylized snake design with text. The text reads "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it." The shirt is worn by a person.
  • May include: White t-shirt with a gray snake graphic and text. The shirt features a crew neck and short sleeves. The text reads "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it".
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  • May include: A white t-shirt with a size guide diagram showing sleeve length, body length, and width. Below is a Gildan 5000 size chart with measurements in inches and centimeters for sizes XS through 5XL, noting a 1.5 inch tolerance.
  • May include: Black background with white text. The text includes positive customer reviews about a t-shirt, mentioning print quality, graphic design, and customer service. The logo of a stylized letter "X" is in the top left and bottom right corners.
  • May include: Black t-shirt with a gray snake graphic, moons, and stars. The shirt features the quote "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it." Sunglasses and a small succulent are also visible.
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  • May include: Black t-shirt featuring a stylized snake design with moons and stars. The shirt includes the quote "urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it" by H.L. Mencken.
  • May include: White t-shirt featuring a brown snake illustration with crescent moons and stars. The shirt has text that reads "urge to save humanity is almost ways a false front for urge to rule it" and "H.L. Mencken".
  • May include: Black t-shirt featuring a stylized gray snake design with text that reads "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it." The design includes crescent moons and stars.
  • May include: A light gray t-shirt featuring a stylized snake design with text. The text reads "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it." The shirt is worn by a person.
  • May include: White t-shirt with a gray snake graphic and text. The shirt features a crew neck and short sleeves. The text reads "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it".
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  • May include: A white t-shirt with a size guide diagram showing sleeve length, body length, and width. Below is a Gildan 5000 size chart with measurements in inches and centimeters for sizes XS through 5XL, noting a 1.5 inch tolerance.
  • May include: Black background with white text. The text includes positive customer reviews about a t-shirt, mentioning print quality, graphic design, and customer service. The logo of a stylized letter "X" is in the top left and bottom right corners.
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Philosophy Tee - HL Mencken Quote - Unisex Heavy Cotton T-Shirt

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  • Materials: Cotton
  • Made to order

Seller's description

Philosophy Tee featuring a quote by HL Mencken, highlighting the propensity for those who promise utopias to almost certainly deliver the polar opposites. This unisex heavy cotton tee is ideal for adults looking for a comfortable and durable shirt for everyday wear. Great for philosophy enthusiasts, academics, and anyone who enjoys thought-provoking statements. Perfect for gifts on birthdays, holidays, or special occasions.

Product features
- Made from strong and smooth fabric
- Ethically grown and harvested US cotton
- Comfortable classic fit with tear-away label
- Dual printing techniques for crisp designs
- Meets various compliance requirements

Care instructions
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Tumble dry: low heat

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Price:$18.61+

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  • Get it by
    Nov 6-12
  • Cost to ship
    $2.92 to United States, 43215.

    Enjoy free shipping to the US when you spend $35+ at this shop.

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May include: Black t-shirt with a gray snake graphic, moons, and stars. The shirt features the quote "The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it." Sunglasses and a small succulent are also visible.

Philosophy Tee featuring a quote by HL Mencken, highlighting the propensity for those who promise utopias to almost certainly deliver the polar opposites. This unisex heavy cotton tee is ideal for adults looking for a comfortable and durable shirt for everyday wear. Great for philosophy enthusiasts, academics, and anyone who enjoys thought-provoking statements. Perfect for gifts on birthdays, holidays, or special occasions.

Product features
- Made from strong and smooth fabric
- Ethically grown and harvested US cotton
- Comfortable classic fit with tear-away label
- Dual printing techniques for crisp designs
- Meets various compliance requirements

Care instructions
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Tumble dry: low heat

  • Designed by
    ACGTee
  • Materials
    Cotton

Delivery details and policies

  • Get it by
    Nov 6-12
  • Returns and exchanges
    Not accepted.
  • Ships from
    Hialeah, FL
  • Cost to ship
    $2.92 to United States, 43215

    Enjoy free shipping to the US when you spend $35+ at this shop.

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Trevor Mitchell
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Auckland, New Zealand

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