Maxioms by Ambrose Bierce
REPENTANCE, n. The faithful attendant and follower of Punishment. It is usually manifest in a degree of reformation that is read more
REPENTANCE, n. The faithful attendant and follower of Punishment. It is usually manifest in a degree of reformation that is not inconsistent with continuity of sin.
Forgetfulness. A gift of God bestowed upon debtors in compensation for their destitution of conscience.
Forgetfulness. A gift of God bestowed upon debtors in compensation for their destitution of conscience.
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
Education, n.: That which discloses the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding.
Education, n.: That which discloses the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding.
Day, n. A period of twenty-four hours, mostly misspent.
Day, n. A period of twenty-four hours, mostly misspent.
