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“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 Dictionary

The Devil's Dictionary (1911)

Life , Christ , Books

“Forgetfulness, A gift of God bestowed upon debtors in compensation for their destitution of conscience.”

Ambrose Bierce book The Devil's Dictionary

The Devil's Dictionary (1911)

God , Forgetting

“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 Dictionary

The Devil's Dictionary (1911)

Friendship , Personality