“Christian, n. One who believes that the New Testament is a divinely inspired book admirably suited to the spiritual needs of his neighbor. One who follows the teachings of Christ so long as they are not inconsistent with a life of sin.”Ambrose Bierce book The Devil's DictionaryThe Devil's Dictionary (1911)
“Forgetfulness, A gift of God bestowed upon debtors in compensation for their destitution of conscience.”Ambrose Bierce book The Devil's DictionaryThe Devil's Dictionary (1911)
“Acquaintance, n. A person whom we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to lend to. A degree of friendship called slight when its object is poor or obscure, and intimate when he is rich or famous”Ambrose Bierce book The Devil's DictionaryThe Devil's Dictionary (1911)