Quotes by Bierce, Ambrose

Laziness. Unwarranted repose of manner in a person of low degree. >>

Compromise. Such an adjustment of conflicting interests as gives each >>

Erudition. Dust shaken out of a book into an empty skull. >>

Quotations about Diplomacy

Diplomacy is the art of saying Nice doggie! till you can find a rock. >>

To act with doubleness towards a man whose own conduct was double, was >>

A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman's birthday but never >>

Consul. In American politics, a person who having failed to secure an office from the people is given one by the Administration on condition that he leave the country.

Bierce, Ambrose