"Idiot, n. A member of a large and powerful tribe whose influence in human affairs has always been dominant and controlling."

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Source : Ambrose Bierce (2009). “The Devil's Dictionary: Easyread Large Bold Edition”, p.128, ReadHowYouWant.com

Ambrose Bierce

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