Maxioms by Ambrose Bierce
MISERICORDE, n. A dagger which in mediaeval warfare was used by the foot soldier to remind an unhorsed knight that read more
MISERICORDE, n. A dagger which in mediaeval warfare was used by the foot soldier to remind an unhorsed knight that he was mortal.
Patience, n. -- A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.
Patience, n. -- A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.
... the instrument and symbol of a freeman's power to make a fool of himself and a wreck of his read more
... the instrument and symbol of a freeman's power to make a fool of himself and a wreck of his country.
When you are ill make haste to forgive your enemies, for you may recover.
When you are ill make haste to forgive your enemies, for you may recover.
Diplomacy: The patriotic art of lying for one's country.
Diplomacy: The patriotic art of lying for one's country.
