Doubt is the father of invention. Ambrose Bierce doubtfatherinvention Change image and share on social
There are four kinds of Homicide: felonious, excusable, justifiable, and praiseworthy. Ambrose Bierce excusablefelonioushomicide Change image and share on social
Land: A part of the earth's surface, considered as property. The theory that land is property subject to private ownership and control is the foundation of modern society, and is eminently worthy of the superstructure. Ambrose Bierce considercontrolearth share on social
Barometer, n.: An ingenious instrument which indicates what kind of weather we are having. Ambrose Bierce barometeringeniousinstrument Change image and share on social
Insurance - an ingenious modern game of chance in which the player is permitted to enjoy the comfortable conviction that he is beating the man who keeps the table. Ambrose Bierce beatchancecomfortable Change image and share on social
Revolution, n. In politics, an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment. Ambrose Bierce abruptchangeform Change image and share on social
Present, n. That part of eternity dividing the domain of disappointment from the realm of hope. Ambrose Bierce disappointmentdividedomain Change image and share on social
Incompatibility. In matrimony a similarity of tastes, particularly the taste for domination. Ambrose Bierce dominationincompatibilitymatrimony Change image and share on social
Bride: A woman with a fine prospect of happiness behind her. Ambrose Bierce bridefinehappiness Change image and share on social
Abscond - to move in a mysterious way, commonly with the property of another. Ambrose Bierce abscondcommonlymove Change image and share on social
