The Devil’s Dictionary E-F
Day three of our excerpts from Ambrose Bierce’s brilliantly satirical reference work
This week is devoted to the satirical definitions from The Devil’s Dictionary, by Ambrose Bierce. Learn more here.
Education, n. That which discloses to the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding.
- Ambrose Bierce
Exile, n. One who serves his country by residing abroad, yet is not an ambassador.
- Ambrose Bierce
Faith, n. Belief without evidence in what is told by one who speaks without knowledge, of things without parallel.
- Ambrose Bierce
Future, n. That period of time in which our affairs prosper, our friends are true and our happiness is assured.
- Ambrose Bierce
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