Maxioms by Ambrose Bierce
ARSENIC, n. A kind of cosmetic greatly affected by the ladies, whom it greatly affects in turn."Eat arsenic? Yes, all read more
ARSENIC, n. A kind of cosmetic greatly affected by the ladies, whom it greatly affects in turn."Eat arsenic? Yes, all you get," Consenting, he did speak up;"'Tis better you should eat it, pet, Than put it in my teacup." --Joel Huck
ZOOLOGY, n. The science and history of the animal kingdom, including its king, the House Fly ("Musca maledicta"). The father read more
ZOOLOGY, n. The science and history of the animal kingdom, including its king, the House Fly ("Musca maledicta"). The father of Zoology was Aristotle, as is universally conceded, but the name of its mother has not come down to us.
Income is the natural and rational gauge and measure of respectability.
Income is the natural and rational gauge and measure of respectability.
A cynic is a blackguard whose faulty vision sees things as they are, and not as they ought to be.
A cynic is a blackguard whose faulty vision sees things as they are, and not as they ought to be.
Electricity is the power that causes all natural phenomena not known to be caused by something else.
Electricity is the power that causes all natural phenomena not known to be caused by something else.
