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Quote with a portrait of Ambrose Bierce in 1892.

“MAGPIE, n. A bird whose thievish disposition suggested to someone that it might be taught to talk.” — Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary

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Quote with a portrait of Ambrose Bierce in 1892.

“LOW-BRED, adj.: “Raised” instead of brought up.” — Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary

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Quote with a portrait of Ambrose Bierce in 1892.

“LIBERTY, n.: One of Imagination’s most precious possessions.” — Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary

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“LAZINESS, n.: Unwarranted repose of manner in a person of low degree.” — Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary

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“LAWFUL, adj.: Compatible with the will of a judge having jurisdiction.” — Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary

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“JEALOUS, adj.: Unduly concerned about the preservation of that which can be lost only if not worth keeping.” — Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary

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“IDIOT, n.: A member of a large and powerful tribe whose influence in human affairs has always been dominant and controlling.” — Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary

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HOSPITALITY, n.: The virtue which induces us to feed and lodge certain persons who are not in need of food and lodging.

“HOSPITALITY, n.: The virtue which induces us to feed and lodge certain persons who are not in need of food and lodging.” — Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary

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HERMIT, n.: A person whose vices and follies are not sociable.

“HERMIT, n.: A person whose vices and follies are not sociable.” — Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary

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GLUTTON, n.: A person who escapes the evils of moderation by committing dyspepsia.

“GLUTTON, n.: A person who escapes the evils of moderation by committing dyspepsia.” — Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary

Author YahooeyPosted on December 27, 2020December 13, 2020Categories QuotationsTags Ambrose Bierce, gluttonLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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