Quote #67
Patience, n. A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.
More from Ambrose Bierce
- Optimist, n. A proponent of the doctrine that black is white.
- Philosophy, n. A route of many roads leading from nowhere to nothing.
- Opposition, n. In politics the party that prevents the Government from running amok by hamstringing it.
- Politeness , n. The most acceptable hypocrisy.
- Opportunity, n. A favorable occasion for grasping a disappointment.
- Politics, n. A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.
- Once, adj. Enough.
- Pray, v. To ask that the laws of the universe be annulled in behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthy.