All are lunatics, but he who can analyze his delusions is called a philosopher.
AMBROSE BIERCEThe partisan strife in which the people of the country are permitted to periodically engage does not tend to the development of ugly traits of character, but merely discloses those that preexist.
More Ambrose Bierce Quotes
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April fool, n. The March fool with another month added to his folly.
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Conversation, n.: A vocal competition in which the one who is catching his breath is called the listener.
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I think that I think, therefore I think that I am.
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Selfish, adj. Devoid of consideration for the selfishness of others.
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Vote: the instrument and symbol of a freeman’s power to make a fool of himself and a wreck of his country.
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Saint: A dead sinner revised and edited.
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RATIONAL, adj. Devoid of all delusions save those of observation, experience and reflection.
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He who thinks with difficulty believes with alacrity.
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Sweater, n.: garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly.
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Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.
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Democracy is four wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
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Distance, n. The only thing that the rich are willing for the poor to call theirs and keep.
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Marriage, n: the state or condition of a community consisting of a master, a mistress, and two slaves, making in all, two.
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Don’t steal; thou’lt never thus compete successfully in business. Cheat.
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There is nothing new under the sun but there are lots of old things we don’t know.
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