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POETRY, n. A form of expression peculiar to the Land beyond the Magazines.

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Ambrose Bierce
Born: 1842
Born: June 24
Aphorist
Journalist
Poet
Science Fiction Writer
Writer
Meigs County
Ohio
Dod Grile
William Herman
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce
Ambrose Bierce
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Least said is soon disavowed.
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Nominee. A modest gentleman shrinking from the distinction of private life and diligently seeking the honorable obscurity of public office.
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OPIATE, n. An unlocked door in the prison of Identity. It leads into the jail yard.
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gratitude, n. A sentiment lying midway between a benefit received and a benefit expected.
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COMMERCE, n. A kind of transaction in which A plunders from B the goods of C, and for compensation B picks the pocket of D of money belonging to E.
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When prosperous the fool trembles for the evil that is to come in adversity the philosopher smiles for the good that he has had.
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