Politician, n . An eel in the fundamental mud upon

Politician, n . An eel in the fundamental mud upon which the superstructure of organized society is reared. When he wriggles he mistakes the agitation of his tail for the trembling of the edifice. As compared with the statesman, he suffers the disadvantage of being alive.

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Ambrose Bierce

1842-06-24 — 1914 · condado de Meigs

Ambrose Bierce was an American writer, journalist, poet, and satirist. Known for his dark and biting humor, Bierce served in the American Civil War, where he was wounded multiple times. His combat experience profoundly influenced his work, especially his tales of war and the macabre.