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Scribbler, n. A professional writer whose views are antagonistic to one's own.

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Ambrose Bierce
Born: 1842
Born: June 24
Aphorist
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Meigs County
Ohio
Dod Grile
William Herman
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce
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adherent, n. A follower who has not yet obtained all that he expects to get.
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resolute, adj. Obstinate in a course that we approve.
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War: A by-product of the arts of peace.
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Don't steal thou'lt never thus compete successfully in business. Cheat.
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An appellate court which reverses the judgment of a popular author's contemporaries, the appellant being his obscure competitor.
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