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.

HOSPITALITY, n. The virtue which induces us to feed and lodge certain persons who are not in need of food read more

HOSPITALITY, n. The virtue which induces us to feed and lodge certain persons who are not in need of food and lodging.

Women and foxes, being weak, are distinguished by superior tact.

Women and foxes, being weak, are distinguished by superior tact.

History: An account mostly false, of events mostly unimportant, which are brought about by rulers mostly knaves, and soldiers mostly read more

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

Patience, n. -- A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.

Patience, n. -- A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.