Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (June 24, 1842 – c. 1914) was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and American Civil War veteran. His book The Devil's Dictionary was named one of "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. His story "An Occurrence at Owl...
Debt, n. An ingenious substitute for the chain and whip of the slave driver.
Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles.