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SELFISH, adj. Devoid of consideration for the selfishness of others.

SELFISH, adj. Devoid of consideration for the selfishness of others.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Selfishness Quotes,
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HISTORY, n. An account mostly false, of events mostly unimportant, which are brought about by rulers mostly knaves, and soldiers read more

HISTORY, n. An account mostly false, of events mostly unimportant, which are brought about by rulers mostly knaves, and soldiers mostly fools.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Knave Quotes,
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A pessimist asked God for relief. "Ah, you wish me to restore your hope and cheerfulness," said God. "No," replied read more

A pessimist asked God for relief. "Ah, you wish me to restore your hope and cheerfulness," said God. "No," replied the petitioner, "I wish you to create something that would justify them." "The world is all created," said God, "but you have overlooked something - the mortality of the optimist.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Pessimism Quotes,
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Education is that which discloses to the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding.

Education is that which discloses to the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Education Quotes,
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DIPLOMACY, n. Lying in state, or the patriotic art of lying for one's country.

DIPLOMACY, n. Lying in state, or the patriotic art of lying for one's country.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Diplomacy Quotes,
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