Cobwebs from an Empty Skull
1874
Cobwebs from an Empty Skull, published in 1874 by Ambrose Bierce, is a collection of satirical fables that reflect the author's sardonic wit. The narratives often feature anthropomorphized animals delivering sharp critiques of human nature, folly, and vice, with unexpected twists that highlight societal absurdities. This work showcases Bierce's ability to blend humor and irony while providing deeper commentary on morality and human behavior, making it a notable contribution to American satire.
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“Love, n. A temporary insanity curable by marriage.””
— Ambrose Bierce
“Quotation, n: The act of repeating erroneously the words of another.””
— Ambrose Bierce
“, n. Garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly.””
— Ambrose Bierce
“, n. A person of low taste, more interested in himself than in me.””
— Ambrose Bierce
“Patience, n. A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue””
— Ambrose Bierce
“To ask that the laws of the universe be annulled in behalf of a single petitioner, confessedly unworthy.””
— Ambrose Bierce
“Selfish, adj. Devoid of consideration for the selfishness of others.””
— Ambrose Bierce
“, n. A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man”
— Ambrose Bierce
“Lottery: A tax on people who are bad at math.””
— Ambrose Bierce
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