THEOSOPHY, n. An ancient faith having all the certitude of religion an…

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THEOSOPHY, n. An ancient faith having all the certitude of religion and all the mystery of science. ✨ Ambrose Bierce (2016). The Devil's Dictionary: The Devil World, p.220, 谷月社
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REFERENDUM, n. A law for submission of proposed legislation to a popular vote to learn the nonsensus of public opinion. ✨ Ambrose Bierce (2001). The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary, p.195, University o … ▶
Be as decent as you can. Don't believe without evidence. Treat things divine with marked respect — don't have anything to do with them. Do not trust humanity without collateral security; it will play … ▶
HOMOEOPATHY, n. A school of medicine midway between Allopathy and Christian Science. To the last both the others are distinctly inferior, for Christian Science will cure imaginary diseases, and they … ▶
OUT-OF-DOORS, n. That part of one's environment upon which no government has been able to collect taxes. Chiefly useful to inspire poets. ✨ Ambrose Bierce (2001). The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary, p … ▶
RASCALITY, n. Stupidity militant. The activity of a clouded intellect. ✨ Ambrose Bierce (2016). The Devil's Dictionary: The Devil World, p.175, 谷月社

THEOSOPHY, n. An ancient faith having all the certitude of religion and all the mystery of science. ✨ Ambrose Bierce (2016). The Devil's Dictionary: The Devil World, p.220, 谷月社

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