“Experience is a revelation in the light of which we renounce our errors of youth for those of age.”
— Ambrose Bierce
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Happiness: an agreeable sensation arising from contemplating
“Happiness: an agreeable sensation arising from contemplating the misery of another.”
— Ambrose Bierce
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Education, n.: That which discloses to the
“Education, n.: That which discloses to the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding.”
— Ambrose Bierce
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Mad, adj. Affected with a high degree
“Mad, adj. Affected with a high degree of intellectual independence.”
— Ambrose Bierce
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Experience is a revelation in the light
“Experience is a revelation in the light of which we renounce our errors of youth for those of age.”
— Ambrose Bierce
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Famous, adj.: Conspicuously miserable.
“Famous, adj.: Conspicuously miserable.”
— Ambrose Bierce
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Meekness: Uncommon patience in planning a revenge
“Meekness: Uncommon patience in planning a revenge that is worth while.”
— Ambrose Bierce
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Present, n. That part of eternity dividing
“Present, n. That part of eternity dividing the domain of disappointment from the realm of hope.”
— Ambrose Bierce
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Religion. A daughter of Hope and Fear,
“Religion. A daughter of Hope and Fear, explaining to Ignorance the nature of the Unknowable.”
— Ambrose Bierce
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The gambling known as business looks with
“The gambling known as business looks with austere disfavor upon the business known as gambling.”
— Ambrose Bierce
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Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as
“Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.”
— Ambrose Bierce
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