LECTURER, n. One with his hand in your pocket, his tongue in your ear and his faith in your patience.
Ambrose BierceWhile your friend holds you affectionately by both your hands, you are safe, for you can watch both his.
Ambrose BierceScriptures - The sacred books of our holy religion, as distinguished from the false and profane writings on which all other faiths are based.
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