Ambrose Bierce Quote

English, n. A language so haughty and reserved that few writers succeed in getting on terms of familiarity with it.


The Devil's Dictionary (1911)


English, n. A language so haughty and reserved that few writers succeed in getting on terms of familiarity with it.

English, n. A language so haughty and reserved that few writers succeed in getting on terms of familiarity with it.

English, n. A language so haughty and reserved that few writers succeed in getting on terms of familiarity with it.

English, n. A language so haughty and reserved that few writers succeed in getting on terms of familiarity with it.