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PHONOGRAPH, N. An Irritating Toy That Restores Life To Dead Noises.
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PHONOGRAPH, n. An irritating toy that restores life to dead noises.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary"
Related:
NON-COMBATANT, n. A dead Quaker. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary
ACCORD, n. Harmony. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary
IMPUNITY, n. Wealth. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary
TRUCE, n. Friendship. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary
RECONCILIATION, n. A suspension of hostilities. An armed truce for the purpose of digging up the dead.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
EULOGY, n. Praise of a person who has either the advantages of wealth and power, or the consideration to be dead.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
IMMORTALITY, n. A toy which people cry for, And on their knees apply for, Dispute, contend and lie for, And if allowed Would be right proud Eternally to die for.
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Ambition, n. An overmastering desire to be vilified by enemies while living and made ridiculous by friends when dead.
-- Ambrose Bierce "The Devil's Dictionary...
ENVY, n. Emulation adapted to the meanest capacity. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary