Patriotism. Combustible rubbish ready to the torch of any one ambitious to illuminate his name.
Quotations by Ambrose Bierce

Other quotes and quotations :

• Think twice before you speak to a friend in need. Ambrose Bierce
• The covers of this book are too far apart. Ambrose Bierce
• A man is known by the company he organizes. Ambrose Bierce
• An acquaintance is someone we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to lend to. Ambrose Bierce
• A route of many roads leading from nowhere to nothing. Ambrose Bierce
• Appeal. In law, to put the dice into the box for another throw. Ambrose Bierce
• Physician — One upon whom we set our hopes when ill and our dogs when well. Ambrose Bierce
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• Politeness — The most acceptable hypocrisy. Ambrose Bierce