The Devil's Dictionary: Immortality

Updated May 14, 2020 | Infoplease Staff
by Ambrose Bierce
IMMORAL
IMPALE

IMMORTALITY

-n.

A toy which people cry for,
And on their knees apply for,
Dispute, contend and lie for,
And if allowed
Would be right proud
Eternally to die for.

-G.J.

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