Maxioms by Ambrose Bierce
Women and foxes, being weak, are distinguished by superior tact.
Women and foxes, being weak, are distinguished by superior tact.
OCEAN, n. A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man -- who has no gills.
OCEAN, n. A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man -- who has no gills.
HIPPOGRIFF, n. An animal (now extinct) which was half horse and half griffin. The griffin was a compound creature, half read more
HIPPOGRIFF, n. An animal (now extinct) which was half horse and half griffin. The griffin was a compound creature, half lion and half eagle. The hippogriff was, therefore, only one quarter eagle, which is $2.50 in gold. Zoology is full of surprises.
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.
The fact that boys are allowed to exist at all is evidence of a remarkable Christian forbearance among men.
The fact that boys are allowed to exist at all is evidence of a remarkable Christian forbearance among men.
