Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Work

The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary

This book is a compilation of witty and often irreverent definitions, challenging conventional meanings and offering a critical commentary on society and human nature. It is a work of literary wit and social critique, celebrated for its clever wordplay and sharp observations. more

Author

Ambrose Bierce
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

You May Also Like

“... I feel the American public would be in a better position to exercise freedom of dietary choice if it were stated in bold print on the Goals and Food Selection pages that the value of dietary change remains controversial and that science cannot at this time insure that an altered diet will provide improved protection from certain killer diseases such as heart disease and cancer.”

IfsFeelsHeartWould BeCertainValuesChoicesGoalPositionExerciseDiseasePagesRemainsCancerProtectionDietsPrintKillersSelectionControversialAlteredObesityHeart Disease
Author:Charles H. Percy
Create image

“When the average child is now spending nearly eight hours a day in front of some kind of screen, many of their opinions and preferences are being shaped by the marketing campaigns you all create. And that’s where the problem comes in.. ... And I’m here today with one simple request - and that is to do even more and move even faster to market responsibly to our kids.”

KindChildrenProblemKidsTodayMovingHoursSimpleOpinionFrontsMarketingAverageEightSpendingScreensCampaignsFasterPreferenceRequestObesityChild ObesityMarketing Campaigns
Author:Michelle Obama
Create image

“Since we started the Let's Move! initiative, I've been looking for as many ways as possible to help families and kids lead healthier lives. And I've come to realize that if we were going to take just one step to make ourselves and our families healthier, probably the single best thing we could do is to simply drink more water. It's as simple as that. Drink more water.”

IfsWayChildrenHelpingKidsMovingWaterRealizingSimpleStepsDrinkBest ThingsOur FamilyJust OneInitiativeObesityChild ObesityHealthier Life
Author:Michelle Obama
Create image

“Some kids have never seen what a real tomato looks like off the vine. They don't know where a cucumber comes from. And that really affects the way they view food. So a garden helps them really get their hands dirty, literally, and understand the whole process of where their food comes from. And I wanted them to see just how challenging and rewarding it is to grow your own food, so that they would better understand what our farmers are doing every single day across this country and have an appreciation for ... that American tradition of growing our own food and feeding ourselves.”

KnowsWayLooksChildrenRealCountryWholeHelpingHandsKidsWantedGrowsProcessChallengesViewsGrowingGardenTraditionAppreciationDirtyFarmersFeedingObesityVinesTomatoesCucumbersAmerican TraditionChild Obesity
Author:Michelle Obama
Create image

“I didn't just start with ...local city officials because I knew that they would understand the problem. I started with them because I knew that our cities, towns and counties would be a key part of the solution to this issue. ...there is no one-size-fits all policy or program that can solve this problem. And Washington certainly does not have all the answers. Instead, many of the best, most innovative, most effective solutions start in our city halls and our towns and our county councils.”

ChildrenDoeProblemWould BeAnswersCitiesIssuesPolicyKeysFitSolutionsProgramTownsSizeSolveLocalsOfficialsHallsCouncilInnovativeCountyObesityOur TownOne Size Fits AllChild ObesityCity Hall
Author:Michelle Obama
Create image