“QUORUM, n. A sufficient number of members of a deliberative body to have their own way and their own way of having it. In the U.S. Senate a quorum consists of the chairman of the Committee on Finance and a messenger from the White House.”
Quote by Ambrose Bierce
Work
Essential Bierce: A Selection of the Writings of Ambrose Bierce
This volume offers a selection of Ambrose Bierce's works, showcasing his distinctive style and dark humor in American literature. more
Author
Ambrose Bierce
Ambrose Bierce was an American journalist, satirist, and editor, renowned for his sharp wit and dark humor. He is best known for his satirical novel 'The Devil's Dictionary' and his short stories. Bierce was born on June 24, 1842, and his exact date of death remains unknown, as he disappeared during the American Civil War. more
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