Quotes by Ambrose Bierce

Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.

Patriotism. Combustible rubbish ready to the torch of any one ambitious to illuminate his name.

Meekness: Uncommon patience in planning a revenge that is worth while.

Patience, n. A minor form of dispair, disguised as a virtue.

Ocean: A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man – who has no gills.

Architect. One who drafts a plan of your house, and plans a draft of your money.

Sweater, n.: garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly.

Men become civilized, not in proportion to their willingness to believe, but in proportion to their readiness to doubt.

Dawn: When men of reason go to bed.

Marriage, n: the state or condition of a community consisting of a master, a mistress, and two slaves, making in all, two.