Quotation Details

Quotation #11900 from The Devil's Dictionary (Ambrose Bierce):

ANOINT, v.t. To grease a king or other great functionary already sufficiently slippery.

As sovereigns are anointed by the priesthood,
So pigs to lead the populace are greased good.
Judibras
Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary
US author & satirist (1842 - 1914)  

Your Quotations Page

You must be a registered user to use this feature. Log in using the form to the left, or register as a new user.

Email this Quote to a Friend

You must be a registered user to use this feature. Log in using the form to the left, or register as a new user.