Ambrose Bierce's Quote - Politeness — The most acceptable hypocrisy. – Ambrose Bierce

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Politeness -- The most acceptable hypocrisy. - Ambrose Bierce

Politeness — The most acceptable hypocrisy. – Ambrose Bierce

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Photograph: a picture painted by the sun without instruction in art. – Ambrose Bierce

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Bigot, one who is obstinately and zealously attached to an opinion that you do not entertain. – 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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