Quotes by Ambrose Bierce

“Absurdity, n.: A statement or belief manifestly inconsistent with one's own opinion.” -Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary “Acquaintance, n.: A person whom we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to lend to.” -Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary “Admiration, n.: Our polite recognition of another's resemblance to ourselves.” -Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary “Barometer