To apologize is to lay the foundation for a future offense. – Ambrose Bierce
Dentist: a prestidigitator who, putting metal into your mouth, pulls coin out of your pocket. – Ambrose Bierce

To apologize is to lay the foundation for a future offense. – Ambrose Bierce
Dentist: a prestidigitator who, putting metal into your mouth, pulls coin out of your pocket. – Ambrose Bierce
Appeal. In law, to put the dice into the box for another throw. – Ambrose Bierce
A lowly virtue whereby mediocrity achieves a glorious success. – Ambrose Bierce