“An accident is an inevitable occurrence due to the actions of immutable natural laws.”
Quote by Ambrose Bierce
Work
Ambrose Bierce: The Devil's Dictionary, Tales, and Memoirs: The Devil's Dictionary, Tales, and Memoirs
This volume includes 'The Devil's Dictionary,' a series of satirical and often scathing definitions, as well as a selection of short stories and memoirs that reflect Bierce's wit and social commentary. 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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“Behavior, n. Conduct, as determined, not by principle, but by breeding.”
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“A bad workman quarrels with the man who calls him that.”
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“Respectability, n. The offspring of a liaison between a bald head and a bank account.”
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