Barometer, n.: An ingenious instrument which indicates what kind of weather we are having. Ambrose Bierce barometeringeniousinstrument Change image and share on social
Insurance - an ingenious modern game of chance in which the player is permitted to enjoy the comfortable conviction that he is beating the man who keeps the table. Ambrose Bierce beatchancecomfortable Change image and share on social
Revolution, n. In politics, an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment. Ambrose Bierce abruptchangeform Change image and share on social
Absence blots people out. We really have no absent friends. Ambrose Bierce absenceabsentblot Change image and share on social
Bride: A woman with a fine prospect of happiness behind her. Ambrose Bierce bridefinehappiness Change image and share on social
Abscond - to move in a mysterious way, commonly with the property of another. Ambrose Bierce abscondcommonlymove Change image and share on social
Women in love are less ashamed than men. They have less to be ashamed of. Ambrose Bierce ashamedloveman Change image and share on social
Land: A part of the earth's surface, considered as property. The theory that land is property subject to private ownership and control is the foundation of modern society, and is eminently worthy of the superstructure. Ambrose Bierce considercontrolearth share on social
Destiny: A tyrant's authority for crime and a fool's excuse for failure. Ambrose Bierce authoritycrimedestiny Change image and share on social
Laziness. Unwarranted repose of manner in a person of low degree. Ambrose Bierce degreelazinesslow Change image and share on social
