Ambrose Bierce Quote: Politeness -- The most acceptable hypocrisy.

Politeness -- The most acceptable hypocrisy.

More quotes by Ambrose Bierce

Abstainer. A weak man who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure.

Absurdity. A statement or belief manifestly inconsistent with one's own opinion.

Consult. To seek another's approval of a course already decided on.

Deliberation. The act of examining one's bread to determine which side it is buttered on.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.