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A penny saved is a penny to squander.

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Ambrose Bierce
Born: 1842
Born: June 24
Aphorist
Journalist
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Meigs County
Ohio
Dod Grile
William Herman
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce
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MATERIAL, adj. Having an actual existence, as distinguished from an imaginary one. Important.
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CARNIVOROUS, adj. Addicted to the cruelty of devouring the timorous vegetarian, his heirs and assigns.
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In theology, the state of a luckless mortal prenatally damned. The doctrine of reprobation was taught by Calvin, whose joy in it was somewhat marred by the sad sincerity of his conviction that although some are foredoomed to perdition, others are predestined to salvation.
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PRESBYTERIAN, n. One who holds the conviction that the government authorities of the Church should be called presbyters.
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The most intolerant advocate is he who is trying to convince himself.
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prospect, n. An outlook, usually forbidding. An expectation, usually forbidden.
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ELECTOR, n. One who enjoys the sacred privilege of voting for the man of another man's choice.
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PERFECTION, n. An imaginary state of quality distinguished from the actual by an element known as excellence an attribute of the critic.
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SORCERY, n. The ancient prototype and forerunner of political influence. It was, however, deemed less respectable and sometimes was punished by torture and death.
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LECTURER, n. One with his hand in your pocket, his tongue in your ear and his faith in your patience.
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Introduction - a social ceremony invented by the devil for the gratification of his servants and the plaguing of his enemies.
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