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Devil’s Dictionary: Friendless

Sunday, October 14th, 2007

Friendless:
Having no favors to bestow. Destitute of fortune. Addicted to utterance of truth and common sense.

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Devil’s Dictionary: Idiots

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

Idiots: A member of a large and powerful tribe whose influence in human affairs has always been dominant and controlling.

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Devil’s Dictionary: Corporations

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

Corporation: An ingenious device for obtaining individual profit without individual responsibility. from The Devil’s Dictionary
I love Ambrose Bierce’s cynicism and wit. Though late 19th and early 20th century I find his writing still holds true today.
The Devil’s Dictionary is probably his best known work and the easiest to appreciate.
Some of his language is […]

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