Ambrose Bierce: Citáty anglicky (strana 11)

Ambrose Bierce byl americký novinář, spisovatel novel, fabulist a satirik. Citáty anglicky.
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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.”

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Ambrose Bierce kniha The Devil's Dictionary

The Devil's Dictionary (1911)

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

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Ambrose Bierce kniha The Devil's Dictionary

The 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”

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Ambrose Bierce kniha The Devil's Dictionary

The Devil's Dictionary (1911)