4 Ambrose Bierce Quotes on Emotion

Ambrose Bierce quotes on emotion

51. Laughter, n. An interior convulsion, producing a distortion of the features and accompanied by inarticulate noises. It is infectious and, though intermittent, incurable.

67. Patience, n. A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.

74. Religion, n. A daughter of Hope and Fear, explaining to Ignorance the nature of the Unknowable.

88. Zeal, n. A certain nervous disorder afflicting the young and inexperienced. A passion that goeth before a sprawl.