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Ambrose Bierce on Christmas

1842–1910 United States

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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.

The money-getter who pleads his love of work has a lame defense, for love of work at money-getting is a lower taste than love of money.

Love, n. A temporary insanity curable by marriage...

Neighbor, n. One whom we are commanded to love as ourselves, and who does all he knows how to make us disobedient.

The Devil's Dictionary (1911)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Ambrose Bierce (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.