MATERIAL, adj. Having an actual existence, as distinguished from an
imaginary one. Important.
Material things I know, or fell, or see;
All else is immaterial to me.
Jamrach Holobom
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary"
imaginary one. Important.
Material things I know, or fell, or see;
All else is immaterial to me.
Jamrach Holobom
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary"
Related:
- PERFECTION, n. An imaginary state of quality distinguished from the
actual by an element known as excellence
an attribute of the critic. The editor of an English magazine having received a letter pointing out the erroneous nature of his views and style, and signed "Perfection," promptly wrote at the foot of the lette... - PROPERTY, n. Any material thing, having no particular value, that may
be held by A against the cupidity of B.
Whatever gratifies the passion for possession in one and disappoints it in all others.... - BEHAVIOR, n. Conduct, as determined, not by principle, but by
breeding.
The word seems to be somewhat loosely used in Dr.... - EXTINCTION, n. The raw material out of which theology created the
future state.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary... - LAWFUL, adj. Compatible with the will of a judge having jurisdiction.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary... - HOUSELESS, adj. Having paid all taxes on household goods.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary... - Self-evident, adj. Evident to one's self and to nobody else.
-- Ambrose Bierce "The Devil's Dictionary... - BOUNDARY, n. In political geography, an imaginary line between two
nations, separating the imaginary rights of one from the imaginary
rights of the other.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary... - PITIFUL, adj. The state of an enemy of opponent after an imaginary
encounter with oneself.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary...
