Maxioms by Ambrose Bierce
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.
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.
Tenacity is a certain quality of the human hand in its relation to the coin of the realm. It attains read more
Tenacity is a certain quality of the human hand in its relation to the coin of the realm. It attains its highest development in the hand of authority and is considered a serviceable equipment for a career in politics.
Tariff: a scale of taxes on imports, designed to protect the domestic producer against the greed of his consumer
Tariff: a scale of taxes on imports, designed to protect the domestic producer against the greed of his consumer
Success is the one unpardonable sin against our fellows.
Success is the one unpardonable sin against our fellows.
