The Devil's Dictionary: Reflection

Updated May 14, 2020 | Infoplease Staff
by Ambrose Bierce
REFERENDUM
REFORM

REFLECTION

-n.

An action of the mind whereby we obtain a clearer view of our relation to the things of yesterday and are able to avoid the perils that we shall not again encounter.

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