More quotes by Ambrose Bierce

"Religion. A daughter of Hope and Fear, explaining to Ignorance the nature of the Unknowable."
"Women in love are less ashamed than men. They have less to be ashamed of."
"You don't have to be stupid to be a Christian, ... but it probably helps."
"Perseverance - a lowly virtue whereby mediocrity achieves an inglorious success."
"Success is the one unpardonable sin against our fellows."