Quotes by Bierce, Ambrose

Habit is a shackle for the free. >>

Abscond. To move in a mysterious way, commonly with the property of an >>

Deliberation. The act of examining one's bread to determine which side >>

Quotations about Swearing

Ethelberta breathed a sort of exclamation, not right out, but stealthi >>

A footman may swear; but he cannot swear like a lord. He can swear as >>

'Twas but my tongue, 'twas not my soul that swore. >>

Take not God's name in vain; select a time when it will have effect.

Bierce, Ambrose