An accident is an inevitable occurrence due to the actions of immutable natural laws.
Ambrose BierceREFLECTION,n: An Action of the mind whereby we obtain a clearer view of our relation to the things of yesterday and are able to avoid the perils that we shall not again encounter
Ambrose BierceFORMA PAUPERIS. [Latin] In the character of a poor person - a method by which a litigant without money for lawyers is considerately permitted to lose his case.
Ambrose BierceAcademe, n.: An ancient school where morality and philosophy were taught. Academy, n.: A modern school where football is taught.
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