Acquaintance. A person whom we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to lend to. Ambrose Bierce acquaintanceborrowlend Change image and share on social
Immortality: A toy which people cry for, And on their knees apply for, Dispute, contend and lie for, And if allowed Would be right proud Eternally to die for. Ambrose Bierce allowapplycontend Change image and share on social
Doubt, indulged and cherished, is in danger of becoming denial; but if honest, and bent on thorough investigation, it may soon lead to full establishment of the truth. Ambrose Bierce bendcherishdanger Change image and share on social
Bigot: One who is obstinately and zealously attached to an opinion that you do not entertain. Ambrose Bierce attachbigotentertain Change image and share on social
Patriotism. Combustible rubbish ready to the torch of any one ambitious to illuminate his name. Ambrose Bierce ambitiouscombustibleilluminate Change image and share on social
Alien - an American sovereign in his probationary state. Ambrose Bierce alienamericanprobationary Change image and share on social
Duty - that which sternly impels us in the direction of profit, along the line of desire. Ambrose Bierce desiredirectionduty Change image and share on social
Famous, adj.: Conspicuously miserable. Ambrose Bierce adjconspicuouslyfamous Change image and share on social
Brain: an apparatus with which we think we think. Ambrose Bierce apparatusbrain Change image and share on social
