Quotes by Bierce, Ambrose

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

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

Education is that which discloses to the wise and disguises from the f >>

Quotations about Optimism

If Christianity is pessimistic as to man, it is optimistic as to human >>

Be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. Talk health, >>

I am optimistic and confident in all that I do. I affirm only the best >>

An optimist is a proponent of the doctrine that black is white.

Bierce, Ambrose