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  • PALMISTRY, n. The 947th method . . . of obtaining money by false pretences [by] "reading character" in the wrinkles [of] the hand. The pretence is not altogether false. . . for the wrinkles in every hand submitted plainly spell the word "dupe."
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Ambrose Bierce Quotes , Money Quotes , Reading Quotes
  • To desire money is much nobler than to desire success. Desiring money may mean desiring to return to your country, or marry the woman you love, or ransom your father from brigands. But desiring success must mean that you take an abstract pleasure in the unbrotherly act of distancing and disgracing other men.
  • 5 years ago



    Tags : Gilbert K. Chesterton Quotes , Country Quotes , Money Quotes
  • Well, fancy giving money to the Government! Might as well have put it down the drain. Fancy giving money to the Government! Nobody will see the stuff again. Well, they've not idea what money's for- Ten to one they'll start another war. I've heard a lot of silly things, but, Lor'! Fancy giving money to the Government!
  • 6 years ago



    Tags : A. P. Herbert Quotes , Money Quotes , War Quotes