6 Ambrose Bierce Quotes on Morality

Ambrose Bierce quotes on morality

4. Abstainer, n. A weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure. A total abstainer is one who abstains from everything but abstention, and especially from inactivity in the affairs of others.

22. Christian, n. One who believes that the New Testament is a divinely inspired book admirably suited to the spiritual needs of his neighbor. One who follows the teachings of Christ so long as they are not inconsistent with a life of sin.

41. Happiness, n. An agreeable sensation arising from contemplating the misery of another.

60. Neighbor, n. One whom we are commanded to love as ourselves, and who does all he knows how to make us disobedient.

83. Virtues, n. pl. Certain abstentions.

105. There are four kinds of Homicide: felonious, excusable, justifiable, and praiseworthy.