5 quotes: The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce
The Devil’s Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce exudes sarcasm, humour, misanthropy, irony and also a sharp point of view, even if it’s disguised by it’s funny and acid style. The extended version was published in 1911 being to this day a book that explains more about humanity than the words it compiles.
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“CHRISTIAN, n.
One who believes that the New Testament is a divinely inspired book admirably suited to the spiritual needs of his neighbor. One who follows the teachings of Christ in so far as they are not inconsistent with a life of sin.”
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“ELECTOR, n.
One who enjoys the sacred privilege of voting for the man of another man’s choice.”
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“PHILISTINE, n.
One whose mind is the creature of its environment, following the fashion in thought, feeling and sentiment. He is sometimes learned, frequently prosperous, commonly clean and always solemn.”
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“HOMŒOPATHIST, n.
The humorist of the medical profession.”
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“OCCIDENT, n.
The part of the world lying west (or east) of the Orient. It is largely inhabited by Christians, a powerful subtribe of the Hypocrites, whose principal industries are murder and cheating, which they are pleased to call “war” and “commerce.” These, also, are the principal industries of the Orient.”
Reference: The Devil's Dictionary
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