AIR, n. A nutritious substance supplied by a bountiful Providence for
the fattening of the poor.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary"
the fattening of the poor.
-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary"
Related:
- AIR:
A nutritious substance supplied by
a bountiful Providence for the fattening of the poor.
Ambrose... - APPETITE, n. An instinct thoughtfully implanted by Providence as a
solution to the labor question.
Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's... - RAPACITY, n. Providence without industry. The thrift of power.
Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's... - DISTANCE, n. The only thing that the rich are willing for the poor to
call theirs,
and keep. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's... - MANNA, n. A food miraculously given to the Israelites in the
wilderness.
When it was no longer supplied to them they settled... - ACCORD, n. Harmony.
-- Ambrose Bierce,
"The Devil's... - IMPUNITY, n. Wealth.
-- Ambrose Bierce,
"The Devil's... - TRUCE, n. Friendship.
-- Ambrose Bierce,
"The Devil's... - MOUSQUETAIRE, n. A long glove covering a part of the arm.
Worn in New Jersey. But "mousquetaire" is a might...
