Appeal. In law, to put the dice into the box for another throw. – Ambrose Bierce
Erudition. Dust shaken out of a book into an empty skull. – Ambrose Bierce

Appeal. In law, to put the dice into the box for another throw. – Ambrose Bierce
Erudition. Dust shaken out of a book into an empty skull. – Ambrose Bierce
It is evident that skepticism, while it makes no actual change in man, always makes him feel better. – Ambrose Bierce
Bigot, one who is obstinately and zealously attached to an opinion that you do not entertain. – Ambrose Bierce