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Quote by Ambrose Bierce
Wit - the salt with which the American humorist spoils his intelle

Wit – the salt with which the American humorist spoils his intellectual cookery by leaving it out. – Ambrose Bierce

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In our civilization, and under our republican form of government, intelligence is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of office. – Ambrose Bierce

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Experience is a revelation in the light of which we renounce our errors of youth for those of age. – Ambrose Bierce

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