Ambrose Bierce Quotes

The poor man's price of admittance to the favor of the rich is his self-respect.

Ambrose Bierce

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• I remember I used to watch 'Buffy,' and I'd be like, 'Ah man, I would kill to be on 'Buffy,' to be part of that little crime-solving team fighting demons and monsters.'

  

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• The poor man's price of admittance to the favor of the rich is his self-respect.

  

  Ambrose Bierce
  • Respect