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"IMAGINATION, n. A warehouse of facts, with poet and liar in joint ownership."
The Devil's Dictionary

American writer Ambrose Bierce was born #OTD in 1842.

He is known for his short stories and his satirical lexicon, "The Devil's Dictionary." His work often reflects his cynical view of human nature and the absurdities of life. His life ended in mystery. In 1913, he traveled to Mexico and was never heard from again.

Books by Ambrose Bierce at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/206

#books #literature

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