Ambrose Bierce

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

Dawn: When men of reason go to bed.

Dawn: When men of reason go to bed.

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.

Quoting: the act of repeating erroneously the words of another.

Quoting: the act of repeating erroneously the words of another.

Acquaintance: a degree of friendship called slight when its object is poor or obscure, and intimate when he is rich read more

Acquaintance: a degree of friendship called slight when its object is poor or obscure, and intimate when he is rich or famous.