The Devil's Dictionary: Railroad

Updated May 14, 2020 | Infoplease Staff
by Ambrose Bierce
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RAILROAD

-n.

The chief of many mechanical devices enabling us to get away from where we are to wher we are no better off. For this purpose the railroad is held in highest favor by the optimist, for it permits him to make the transit with great expedition.

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