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Appeal. In law, to put the dice into the box for another throw. -

Appeal. In law, to put the dice into the box for another throw. – Ambrose Bierce

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Forgetfulness – a gift of God bestowed upon debtors in compensation for their destitution of conscience. – Ambrose Bierce

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