Ambrose Bierce's Quote - Eloquence, n. The art of orally persuading fools that white is the

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Eloquence, n. The art of orally persuading fools that white is the color that it appears to be. It includes the gift of making any color appear white. – Ambrose Bierce

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Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage. – Ambrose Bierce

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Mad, adj.: Affected with a high degree of intellectual independence. – Ambrose Bierce

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