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A lowly virtue whereby mediocrity achieves a glorious success. - A

A lowly virtue whereby mediocrity achieves a glorious success. – Ambrose Bierce

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The gambling known as business looks with austere disfavor upon the business known as gambling. – Ambrose Bierce

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Prescription: A physicians guess at what will best prolong the situation with least harm to the patient. – Ambrose Bierce

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The slightest acquaintance with history shows that powerful republics are the most warlike and unscrupulous of nations. – Ambrose Bierce

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If someone takes your coat, give him your cloak as well; if he makes you go a mile with him, go with him two. Mathew – Bible

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