Quote #72
Quotation, n. The act of repeating erroneously the words of another. The words erroneously repeated.
More from Ambrose Bierce
- Pray, v. To ask that the laws of the universe be annulled in behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthy.
- Rational, adj. Devoid of all delusions save those of observation, experience and reflection.
- Politics, n. A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.
- Religion, n. A daughter of Hope and Fear, explaining to Ignorance the nature of the Unknowable.
- Politeness , n. The most acceptable hypocrisy.
- Resign, v. To renounce an honor for an advantage. To renounce an advantage for a greater advantage.
- Philosophy, n. A route of many roads leading from nowhere to nothing.
- Road, n. A strip of land along which one may pass from where it is too tiresome to be to where it is futile to go.