“SAINT, n. A dead sinner revised and edited.”
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Famous Ambrose Bierce Quotes
“Love: A temporary insanity curable by marriage.”
“Laziness. Unwarranted repose of manner in a person of low degree.”
“Happiness: an agreeable sensation arising from contemplating the misery of another.”
“Abscond - to move in a mysterious way, commonly with the property of another.”
“Architect. One who drafts a plan of your house, and plans a draft of your money.”
“The covers of this book are too far apart.”
“Calamities are of two kinds: misfortunes to ourselves, and good fortune to others.”
“Litigant. A person about to give up his skin for the hope of retaining his bones.”
“The most affectionate creature in the world is a wet dog.”
“A certain nervous disorder afflicting the young and inexperienced.”
“Take not God's name in vain; select a time when it will have effect.”
“Truth - An ingenious compound of desirability and appearance.”
“Dentist: a prestidigitator who, putting metal into your mouth, pulls coin out of your pocket.”
