More quotes by Ambrose Bierce
When lost in a forest go always down hill. When lost in a philosophy or doctrine go upward.
The gambling known as business looks with austere disfavor upon the business known as gambling.
O proud philanthropist, your hope is vain
To get by giving what you lost by gain.
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Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
At very best, a person wrapped up in himself makes a small package.
Modesty is an unnatural attitude, and one which is only with difficulty taught to children.
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