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Quote by Ambrose Bierce
Conservative, n: A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as

Conservative, n: A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal who wishes to replace them with others. – Ambrose Bierce

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Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret. – Ambrose Bierce

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Impartial. Unable to perceive any promise of personal advantage from espousing either side of a controversy. – Ambrose Bierce

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