Ambrose Bierce Quotes - Page 15

COMFORT, n. A state of mind produced by contemplation of a neighbor's uneasiness.
Revolution, n. In politics, an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.
DEJEUNER, n. The breakfast of an American who has been in Paris. Variously pronounced.
When God makes a beautiful woman, the devil opens a new register.
DISOBEDIENCE, n. The silver lining to the cloud of servitude.
INGRATE, n. One who receives a benefit from another, or is otherwise an object of charity.
There are four kinds of Homicide: felonious, excusable, justifiable, and praiseworthy.
Anoint, v.: To grease a king or other great functionary already sufficiently slippery.
Destiny: A tyrant's authority for crime and a fool's excuse for failure.
Don't steal; thou'lt never thus compete successfully in business. Cheat.