Who never doubted, never half believed. Where doubt is, there truth is – it is her shadow. – Ambrose Bierce
Ambition. An overmastering desire to be vilified by enemies while living and made ridiculous by friends when dead. – Ambrose Bierce
Consul – in American politics, a person who having failed to secure an office from the people is given one by the Administration on condition that he leave the country. – Ambrose Bierce
Divorce. A resumption of diplomatic relations and rectification of boundaries. – Ambrose Bierce