Backbite. To speak of a man as you find... by Ambrose Bierce | We Heart Quotes

Writer Man journalist satirist Civil War

Backbite. To speak of a man as you find him when he can't find you.

- Ambrose Bierce

Other quotes by Ambrose Bierce

Art

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

- Ambrose Bierce

Politeness, n. The most acceptable hypocrisy.

- Ambrose Bierce

Cabbage, n. A familiar kitchen-garden vegetable about as large and wise as a man’s head.

- Ambrose Bierce

Act

Deliberation, n.: The act of examining one's bread to determine which side it is buttered on.

- Ambrose Bierce

Company Man

A man is known by the company he organizes.

- Ambrose Bierce

Patriotism Name

Patriotism. Combustible rubbish ready to the torch of any one ambitious to illuminate his name.

- Ambrose Bierce

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