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Ambrose Bierce
“WRATH, n. Anger of a superior quality and degree, appropriate to exalted characters and momentous occasions; as, "the wrath of God," "the day of wrath," etc. Amongst the ancients the wrath of kings was deemed sacred, for it could usually command the agency of some god for its fit manifestation, as could also that of a priest.”
Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary

Ambrose Bierce
“PHILANTHROPIST, n. A rich (and usually bald) old gentleman who has trained himself to grin while his conscience is picking his pocket.”
Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary

Ambrose Bierce
“MISFORTUNE, n. The kind of fortune that never misses.”
Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary

Ambrose Bierce
“LUNARIAN, n. An inhabitant of the moon, as distinguished from Lunatic, one whom the moon inhabits.”
Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary

Ambrose Bierce
“PIETY, n. Reverence for the Supreme Being, based upon His supposed resemblance to man.”
Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary

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