Present, n. That part of eternity dividing the domain of disappointment from the realm of hope. – Ambrose Bierce
Reconsider, v. To seek a justification for a decision already made. – Ambrose Bierce

Present, n. That part of eternity dividing the domain of disappointment from the realm of hope. – Ambrose Bierce
Reconsider, v. To seek a justification for a decision already made. – Ambrose Bierce
Trial. A formal inquiry designed to prove and put upon record the blameless characters of judges, advocates and jurors. – Ambrose Bierce
Brandy, n. A cordial composed of one part thunder-and-lightning, one part remorse, two parts bloody murder, one part death-hell-and-the-grave and four parts clarified Satan. – Ambrose Bierce