Democracy is defended in 3 stages. Ballot Box, Jury Box, Cartridge Box.
AMBROSE BIERCE
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Scriptures – The sacred books of our holy religion, as distinguished from the false and profane writings on which all other faiths are based.
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Ambrose BierceAmbrose Bierce Christian, n.: one who believes that the New Testament is a divinely inspired book admirably suited to the spiritual needs of his neighbor.
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Ambrose BierceAmbrose Bierce Lottery: A tax on people who are bad at math.
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Ambrose BierceAmbrose Bierce Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.
Ambrose BierceAmbrose Bierce RATIONAL, adj. Devoid of all delusions save those of observation, experience and reflection.
Ambrose BierceAmbrose Bierce In each human heart are a tiger, a pig, an ass and a nightingale. Diversity of character is due to their unequal activity.
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