Ambrose Bierce Quotes

YEAR, n. A period of three hundred and sixty-five disappointments. - Ambrose Bierce

YANKEE, n. In Europe, an American. In the Northern States of our Union, a New Englander. In the Southern States the word is unknown.
(See DAMNYANK.) - Ambrose Bierce

WORSHIP, n. Homo Creator's testimony to the sound construction and fine finish of Deus Creatus. A popular form of abjection, having an element of pride. - Ambrose Bierce

WORMS'-MEAT, n. The finished product of which we are the raw material. - Ambrose Bierce

Work: a dangerous disorder affecting high public functionaries who want to go fishing. - Ambrose Bierce

Women in love are less ashamed than men. They have less to be ashamed of. - Ambrose Bierce

Women and foxes, being weak, are distinguished by superior tact. - Ambrose Bierce

Witticism. A sharp and clever remark, usually quoted and seldom noted; what the Philistine is pleased to call a joke. - Ambrose Bierce

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