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PITY, N. A Failing Sense Of Exemption, Inspired By Contrast.
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PITY, n. A failing sense of exemption, inspired by contrast.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary"
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ANTIPATHY, n. The sentiment inspired by one's friend's friend.
-- 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
In our civilization, and under our republican form of government, intelligence is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of office.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
EVANGELIST, n. A bearer of good tidings, particularly (in a religious sense) such as assure us of our own salvation and the damnation of our neighbors.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...