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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.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Electricity Quotes,
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MISERICORDE, n. A dagger which in mediaeval warfare was used by the foot soldier to remind an unhorsed knight that read more

MISERICORDE, n. A dagger which in mediaeval warfare was used by the foot soldier to remind an unhorsed knight that he was mortal.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Knight Quotes,
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LAND, n. A part of the earth's surface, considered as property. The theory that land is property subject to private read more

LAND, n. A part of the earth's surface, considered as property. The theory that land is property subject to private ownership and control is the foundation of modern society . . .

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Land Quotes,
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Liar: A lawyer with a roving commission.

Liar: A lawyer with a roving commission.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Lies Quotes,
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A prejudice is a vagrant opinion without visible means of support.

A prejudice is a vagrant opinion without visible means of support.

by Ambrose Bierce Found in: Prejudice Quotes,
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