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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce

EXPEDIENCY, n. The father of all virtues.

Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Expediency,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1884-06-07)

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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce

ERR, v.i. To believe or act in a way contrary to my beliefs and actions.

Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Err,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1884-05-24)

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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce

ENCOURAGE, v.t. To confirm a fool in a folly that is beginning to hurt him.

Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Encourage,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1883-03-10)

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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce

ABATTOIR, n. A place where cattle slaughter kine. It is commonly placed at some distance from the haunts of our species, in order that they who devour the flesh may not be shocked by the site of blood.

Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Abattoir,” “Demon’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco News Letter (1875-12-11)

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