Idiot, n. A member of a large and powerful tribe whose influence in hu…

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Idiot, n. A member of a large and powerful tribe whose influence in human affairs has always been dominant and controlling. ✨ Ambrose Bierce (2009). The Devil's Dictionary: Easyread Large Bold Edition, p.128, ReadHowYouWant.com
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Idiot, n. A member of a large and powerful tribe whose influence in human affairs has always been dominant and controlling. ✨ Ambrose Bierce (2009). The Devil's Dictionary: Easyread Large Bold Edition, p.128, ReadHowYouWant.com

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