Abscond. To move in a mysterious way, commonly with the property of another. – Ambrose Bierce
In each human heart are a tiger, a pig, an ass and a nightingale. Diversity of character is due to their unequal activity. – Ambrose Bierce
Experience. The wisdom that enables us to recognize in an undesirable old acquaintance the folly that we have already embraced. – Ambrose Bierce
Impartial. Unable to perceive any promise of personal advantage from espousing either side of a controversy. – Ambrose Bierce