4 Ambrose Bierce Quotes on Perception

Ambrose Bierce quotes on perception

28. Cynic, n. A blackguard whose faulty vision sees things as they are, not as they ought to be. Hence the custom among the Scythians of plucking out a cynic's eyes to improve his vision.

73. Rational, adj. Devoid of all delusions save those of observation, experience and reflection.

85. White, adj. and n. Black.

93. Calamities are of two kinds: misfortunes to ourselves, and good fortune to others.