Ambrose Bierce
Ambrose Bierce (1842 — mysteriously disappeared after December 26, 1913), full name Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce, was a US writer. He is best known for his sardonic short stories, the most famous one is "An Occurrence at Owk Creek Bridge" (1891). He is also known for his satirical treatment of the English language in his "The Devil's Dictionary" (1911). He traveled to Mexico in October 1913. His last known communication with the world was a letter he wrote there to Blanche Partington, a close friend, dated December 26, 1913. After closing this letter by saying, "As to me, I leave here tomorrow for an unknown destination." He mysteriously disappeared thereafter.Wisdom & Quotes
- Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.
- Heathen, n. A benighted creature who has the folly to worship something that he can see and feel.
- History, n. An account mostly false, of events mostly unimportant, which are brought about by rulers, mostly knaves, and soldiers, mostly fools.
- Money, n. A blessing that is of no advantage to us excepting when we part with it.
- Pray, v. To ask that the rules of the universe be annulled in behalf of a single petitioner, confessedly unworthy.
Stephane Mallarme
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