MAGIC, n. An art of converting superstition into coin. There are
other arts serving the same high purpose, but the discreet
lexicographer does not name them.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary"
other arts serving the same high purpose, but the discreet
lexicographer does not name them.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary"
Related:
- Poker, n. A game said to be played with cards for some purpose to this
lexicographer unknown.
Ambrose Bierce "The Devil's... - PAINTING, n. The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather and
exposing them to the critic.
Formerly, painting and sculpture were combined in the... - Advice: the smallest current coin.
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Ambrose Bierce "The Devil's... - PATRIOTISM, n. Combustible rubbish read to the torch of any one
ambitious to illuminate his name.
In Dr. Johnson's famous dictionary patriotism is defined... - RECONCILIATION, n. A suspension of hostilities. An armed truce for
the purpose of digging up the dead.
Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's... - KISS, n. A word invented by the poets as a rhyme for "bliss." It is
supposed to signify,
in a general way, some kind of rite or ceremony appertaining... - DIPLOMACY, n. The patriotic art of lying for one's country.
Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's... - PROPHECY, n. The art and practice of selling one's credibility for
future delivery.
Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's... - CREMONA, n. A high-priced violin made in Connecticut.
Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's...
