Maxioms by Ambrose Bierce
FUNERAL, n. A pageant whereby we attest our respect for the dead by enriching the undertaker, and strengthen our grief read more
FUNERAL, n. A pageant whereby we attest our respect for the dead by enriching the undertaker, and strengthen our grief by an expenditure that deepens our groans and doubles our tears.
Age--that period of life in which we compound for the vices that we still cherish by reviling those that we read more
Age--that period of life in which we compound for the vices that we still cherish by reviling those that we no longer have the enterprise to commit.
LONGEVITY, n. Uncommon extension of the fear of death.
LONGEVITY, n. Uncommon extension of the fear of death.
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.
Revolution: in politics, an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.
Revolution: in politics, an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.
