Ambrose Bierce

FIDELITY, n. A virtue peculiar to those who are about to be betrayed.

FIDELITY, n. A virtue peculiar to those who are about to be betrayed.

Peace, in international affairs, is a period of cheating between two periods of fighting.

Peace, in international affairs, is a period of cheating between two periods of fighting.

PRELATE, n. A church officer having a superior degree of holiness and a fat preferment. One of Heaven's aristocracy. A read more

PRELATE, n. A church officer having a superior degree of holiness and a fat preferment. One of Heaven's aristocracy. A gentleman of God.

Infidel: In New York, one who does not believe in the Christian religion; in Constantinople, one who does

Infidel: In New York, one who does not believe in the Christian religion; in Constantinople, one who does

Patience is a minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.

Patience is a minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.