BRAIN, n. An apparatus with which we think that we think. That which distinguishes the man who is content to be something from the man who wishes to do something. A man of great wealth, or one who has been pitchforked into high station, has commonly such a headful of brain that his neighbors cannot keep their hats on. In our civilization, and under our republican form of government, brain is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of office.
Ambrose BierceMONUMENT, n. A structure intended to commemorate something which either needs no commemoration or cannot be commemorated.
Ambrose BierceThe circus a place where horses, ponies and elephants are permitted to see men, women and children acting the fool.
Ambrose BierceWhen among the graves of thy fellows, walk with circumspection; thine own is open at thy feet.
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