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Quote by Ambrose Bierce
An optimist is a proponent of the doctrine that black is white. -

An optimist is a proponent of the doctrine that black is white. – 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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