“Wit - the salt with which the American humorist spoils his intellectual cookery by leaving it out.”

Ambrose Bierce

“Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and exposing them to the critic.”

Ambrose Bierce

“Perseverance - a lowly virtue whereby mediocrity achieves an inglorious success.”

Ambrose Bierce

“Women in love are less ashamed than men. They have less to be ashamed of.”

Ambrose Bierce

“Logic: The art of thinking and reasoning in strict accordance with the limitations and incapacities of the human misunderstanding.”

Ambrose Bierce