Calamities are of two kinds: misfortune to ourselves, and good fortune to others. – Ambrose Bierce
Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage. – Ambrose Bierce

Calamities are of two kinds: misfortune to ourselves, and good fortune to others. – Ambrose Bierce
Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage. – Ambrose Bierce
Patriotism. Combustible rubbish ready to the torch of any one ambitious to illuminate his name. – Ambrose Bierce
Meekness: Uncommon patience in planning a revenge that is worth while. – Ambrose Bierce