Maxioms by Ambrose Bierce
A bride is a woman with a fine prospect of happiness behind her.
A bride is a woman with a fine prospect of happiness behind her.
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 . . .
The gambling known as business looks with austere disfavor upon the business known as gambling.
The gambling known as business looks with austere disfavor upon the business known as gambling.
Love: A temporary insanity curable by marriage.
Love: A temporary insanity curable by marriage.
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.