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Religion, n. A daughter of Hope and Fear, explaining to Ignorance the nature of the Unknowable.
-- Ambrose Bierce (The Devil's Dictionary)⬆ #Wisdom #Quotes #AmbroseBierce #Fear #Hope #Religion #TheUnknown
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Religion, n. A daughter of Hope and Fear, explaining to Ignorance the nature of the Unknowable.
-- Ambrose Bierce (The Devil's Dictionary)⬆ #Wisdom #Quotes #AmbroseBierce #Fear #Hope #Religion #TheUnknown
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Religion, n. A daughter of Hope and Fear, explaining to Ignorance the nature of the Unknowable.
-- Ambrose Bierce (The Devil's Dictionary)⬆ #Wisdom #Quotes #AmbroseBierce #Fear #Hope #Religion #TheUnknown
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Religion, n. A daughter of Hope and Fear, explaining to Ignorance the nature of the Unknowable.
-- Ambrose Bierce (The Devil's Dictionary)⬆ #Wisdom #Quotes #AmbroseBierce #Fear #Hope #Religion #TheUnknown
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Religion, n. A daughter of Hope and Fear, explaining to Ignorance the nature of the Unknowable.
-- Ambrose Bierce (The Devil's Dictionary)⬆ #Wisdom #Quotes #AmbroseBierce #Fear #Hope #Religion #TheUnknown
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
DEMAGOGUE, n. A political opponent.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Demagogue,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1882-01-20)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83994…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #demagogue #demagoguery #opponent #opposition #politics #populist #rabblerousing #mobrule #emotionalism
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
DEMAGOGUE, n. A political opponent.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Demagogue,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1882-01-20)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83994…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #demagogue #demagoguery #opponent #opposition #politics #populist #rabblerousing #mobrule #emotionalism
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
DEMAGOGUE, n. A political opponent.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Demagogue,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1882-01-20)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83994…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #demagogue #demagoguery #opponent #opposition #politics #populist #rabblerousing #mobrule #emotionalism
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
DEMAGOGUE, n. A political opponent.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Demagogue,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1882-01-20)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83994…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #demagogue #demagoguery #opponent #opposition #politics #populist #rabblerousing #mobrule #emotionalism
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
DEMAGOGUE, n. A political opponent.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Demagogue,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1882-01-20)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83994…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #demagogue #demagoguery #opponent #opposition #politics #populist #rabblerousing #mobrule #emotionalism
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
COVET, v.i. To desire that which the owner wickedly withholds.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Covet,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-10-07)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83831…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #covet #deserving #desire #ownership #perspective
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
COVET, v.i. To desire that which the owner wickedly withholds.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Covet,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-10-07)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83831…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #covet #deserving #desire #ownership #perspective
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
COVET, v.i. To desire that which the owner wickedly withholds.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Covet,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-10-07)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83831…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #covet #deserving #desire #ownership #perspective
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
COVET, v.i. To desire that which the owner wickedly withholds.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Covet,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-10-07)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83831…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #covet #deserving #desire #ownership #perspective
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Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles.
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Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles.
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Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles.
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Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles.
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
CORRUPT, adj. In politics, holding an office of trust or profit.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Corrupt,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-10-07)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83706…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #corruption #office #politicalcorruption #politics #publicoffice #publictrust
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
CORRUPT, adj. In politics, holding an office of trust or profit.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Corrupt,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-10-07)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83706…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #corruption #office #politicalcorruption #politics #publicoffice #publictrust
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
CORRUPT, adj. In politics, holding an office of trust or profit.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Corrupt,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-10-07)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83706…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #corruption #office #politicalcorruption #politics #publicoffice #publictrust
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
CORRUPT, adj. In politics, holding an office of trust or profit.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Corrupt,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-10-07)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83706…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #corruption #office #politicalcorruption #politics #publicoffice #publictrust
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
CONGREGATION, n. The subjects of an experiment in hypnotism.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Congregation,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-08-12)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83549…
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
CONGREGATION, n. The subjects of an experiment in hypnotism.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Congregation,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-08-12)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83549…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #church #congregation #hypnotism #persuasion
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
CONGREGATION, n. The subjects of an experiment in hypnotism.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Congregation,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-08-12)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83549…
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A quotation from Ambrose Pierce
CONCEIT, n. Self-respect in one whom we dislike.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Conceit,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-08-12)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83247…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #conceit #ego #perspective #pride #selfcenteredness #selfrespect
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A quotation from Ambrose Pierce
CONCEIT, n. Self-respect in one whom we dislike.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Conceit,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-08-12)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83247…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #conceit #ego #perspective #pride #selfcenteredness #selfrespect
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A quotation from Ambrose Pierce
CONCEIT, n. Self-respect in one whom we dislike.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Conceit,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-08-12)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83247…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #conceit #ego #perspective #pride #selfcenteredness #selfrespect
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A quotation from Ambrose Pierce
CONCEIT, n. Self-respect in one whom we dislike.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Conceit,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-08-12)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83247…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #conceit #ego #perspective #pride #selfcenteredness #selfrespect
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A quotation from Ambrose Pierce
CONCEIT, n. Self-respect in one whom we dislike.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Conceit,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-08-12)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83247…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #conceit #ego #perspective #pride #selfcenteredness #selfrespect
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
COMPETITOR, n. A scoundrel who desires that which we desire.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Competitor,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-08-05)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83112…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #competition #competitor #contest #desire #enemy #opponent #perspective #prize
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
COMPETITOR, n. A scoundrel who desires that which we desire.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Competitor,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-08-05)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83112…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #competition #competitor #contest #desire #enemy #opponent #perspective #prize
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
COMPETITOR, n. A scoundrel who desires that which we desire.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Competitor,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-08-05)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/83112…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #competition #competitor #contest #desire #enemy #opponent #perspective #prize
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
BOOK-LEARNING, n. The dunce’s derisive term for all knowledge that transcends his own impenitent ignorance.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Book-learning,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-05-14)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/82789…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #antiintellectualism #booklearning #books #dolt #dunce #education #ignorance #knowledge #learning #willfulignorance
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
BOOK-LEARNING, n. The dunce’s derisive term for all knowledge that transcends his own impenitent ignorance.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Book-learning,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-05-14)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/82789…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #antiintellectualism #booklearning #books #dolt #dunce #education #ignorance #knowledge #learning #willfulignorance
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
BOOK-LEARNING, n. The dunce’s derisive term for all knowledge that transcends his own impenitent ignorance.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Book-learning,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-05-14)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/82789…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #antiintellectualism #booklearning #books #dolt #dunce #education #ignorance #knowledge #learning #willfulignorance
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
BOOK-LEARNING, n. The dunce’s derisive term for all knowledge that transcends his own impenitent ignorance.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Book-learning,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-05-14)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/82789…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #antiintellectualism #booklearning #books #dolt #dunce #education #ignorance #knowledge #learning #willfulignorance
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
BOOK-LEARNING, n. The dunce’s derisive term for all knowledge that transcends his own impenitent ignorance.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Book-learning,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-05-14)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/82789…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #antiintellectualism #booklearning #books #dolt #dunce #education #ignorance #knowledge #learning #willfulignorance
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
BALOGNA-SAUSAGE, n. A dead dog that is better than a living lion, but not to eat.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Bologna-sausage,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-05-14)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/82787…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #baloney #bologna #edible #food #sausage
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
BALOGNA-SAUSAGE, n. A dead dog that is better than a living lion, but not to eat.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Bologna-sausage,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-05-14)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/82787…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #baloney #bologna #edible #food #sausage
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
BALOGNA-SAUSAGE, n. A dead dog that is better than a living lion, but not to eat.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Bologna-sausage,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-05-14)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/82787…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #baloney #bologna #edible #food #sausage
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
BALOGNA-SAUSAGE, n. A dead dog that is better than a living lion, but not to eat.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Bologna-sausage,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-05-14)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/82787…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #baloney #bologna #edible #food #sausage
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
BALOGNA-SAUSAGE, n. A dead dog that is better than a living lion, but not to eat.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Bologna-sausage,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-05-14)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/82787…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #baloney #bologna #edible #food #sausage
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
BALLOT, n. A simple device by which a majority proves to a minority the folly of resistance. Many worthy persons of imperfect thinking apparatus believe that majorities govern through some inherent right; and minorities submit, not because they must, but because they ought.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Ballot,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-04-23)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/82483…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #ballot #democracy #majority #minority #populargovernment #popularopinion #tyrannyofthemajority #voting
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
BALLOT, n. A simple device by which a majority proves to a minority the folly of resistance. Many worthy persons of imperfect thinking apparatus believe that majorities govern through some inherent right; and minorities submit, not because they must, but because they ought.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Ballot,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-04-23)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/82483…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #ballot #democracy #majority #minority #populargovernment #popularopinion #tyrannyofthemajority #voting
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
BALLOT, n. A simple device by which a majority proves to a minority the folly of resistance. Many worthy persons of imperfect thinking apparatus believe that majorities govern through some inherent right; and minorities submit, not because they must, but because they ought.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Ballot,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-04-23)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/82483…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #ballot #democracy #majority #minority #populargovernment #popularopinion #tyrannyofthemajority #voting
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
BALLOT, n. A simple device by which a majority proves to a minority the folly of resistance. Many worthy persons of imperfect thinking apparatus believe that majorities govern through some inherent right; and minorities submit, not because they must, but because they ought.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Ballot,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-04-23)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/82483…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #ballot #democracy #majority #minority #populargovernment #popularopinion #tyrannyofthemajority #voting
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
BALLOT, n. A simple device by which a majority proves to a minority the folly of resistance. Many worthy persons of imperfect thinking apparatus believe that majorities govern through some inherent right; and minorities submit, not because they must, but because they ought.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Ballot,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-04-23)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/82483…
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #ballot #democracy #majority #minority #populargovernment #popularopinion #tyrannyofthemajority #voting
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Religion, n. A daughter of Hope and Fear, explaining to Ignorance the nature of the Unknowable.
-- Ambrose Bierce (The Devil's Dictionary)⬆ #Wisdom #Quotes #AmbroseBierce #Fear #Hope #Religion #TheUnknown