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Friendship: A ship big enough for two in fair weather, but only one in foul.

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Ambrose Bierce
Born: 1842
Born: June 24
Aphorist
Journalist
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Science Fiction Writer
Writer
Meigs County
Ohio
Dod Grile
William Herman
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce
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RATIONAL, adj. Devoid of all delusions save those of observation, experience and reflection.
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