4 Ambrose Bierce Quotes on Science

Ambrose Bierce quotes on science

15. Barometer, n. An ingenious instrument which indicates what kind of weather we are having.

33. Electricity, n. The cause of all natural phenomena not known to be caused by something else. It is the same thing as lightning, and its famous attempt to strike Dr. Franklin is one of the most picturesque incidents in that great and good man's career.

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

100. Religions are conclusions for which the facts of nature supply no major premises.