WASHINGTONIAN, n. A Potomac tribesman who exchanged the privilege of governing himself for the advantage of good government. In justice to him it should be said that he did not want to.
Ambrose BierceFinance is the art or science of managing revenues and resources for the best advantage of the manager
Ambrose BierceFriendless. Having no favors to bestow. Destitute of fortune. Addicted to utterance of truth and common sense.
Ambrose BierceWe submit to the majority because we have to. But we are not compelled to call our attitude of subjection a posture of respect.
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