Quote by Ambrose Bierce
An account, mostly false, of events, mostly unimportant, which are brought about by rulers, mostly knaves, and soldiers, mostly fools.

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"Love: a temporary insanity, curable by marriage."

- Ambrose Bierce

Love

"Present, n. That part of eternity dividing the domain of disappointment from the realm of hope."

- Ambrose Bierce

Hope

"Architect. One who drafts a plan of your house, and plans a draft of your money."

- Ambrose Bierce

Motivation

"Calamities come in two types: misfortunes to us and good fortune for others."

- Ambrose Bierce

Adversity

"Photograph: a picture painted by the sun without instruction in art."

- Ambrose Bierce

Creativity

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"She warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within."

- Beauty and the Beast

Awareness

"We should never judge someone based on their appearance."

- Beauty and the Beast

Awareness

"Beauty and ugliness are merely subjective labels. What matters is who we are inside."

- Beauty and the Beast

Awareness

"When we see beyond appearances, we discover the true essence of a person."

- Beauty and the Beast

Awareness

"Worry is a misuse of imagination."

Awareness