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FUNERAL, n. A pageant whereby we attest our respect for the dead by enriching the undertaker, and strengthen our grief read more

FUNERAL, n. A pageant whereby we attest our respect for the dead by enriching the undertaker, and strengthen our grief by an expenditure that deepens our groans and doubles our tears.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Undertakers Quotes,
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Education is that which discloses to the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding.

Education is that which discloses to the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Education Quotes,
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Dawn: When men of reason go to bed.

Dawn: When men of reason go to bed.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Dawn Quotes, Sleep Quotes,
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Overwork: n., a dangerous disorder affecting high public functionaries who want to go fishing.

Overwork: n., a dangerous disorder affecting high public functionaries who want to go fishing.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Leisure Quotes,
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Success is the one unpardonable sin against our fellows.

Success is the one unpardonable sin against our fellows.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Success Quotes,
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