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Ambrose Bierce Quotes

«CORSAIR, n. A politician of the seas.»
«While your friend holds you affectionately by both your hands, you are safe, for you can watch both his.»
«Life. A spiritual pickle preserving the body from decay.»
«Immortality: A toy which people cry for, And on their knees apply for, Dispute, contend and lie for, And if allowed Would be right proud Eternally to die for.»
«NOISE, n. A stench in the ear. Undomesticated music. The chief product and authenticating sign of civilization.»
«MONKEY, n. An arboreal animal which makes itself at home in genealogical trees.»
«Meekness: Uncommon patience in planning a revenge that is worth while.»
«Fork: An instrument used chiefly for the purpose of putting dead animals into the mouth.»
«Perseverance - a lowly virtue whereby mediocrity achieves an inglorious success.»
«Ocean: A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man - who has no gills.»