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1842–1914

A PICKBRAIN.

Ambrose Bierce

What! imitate me, friend? Suppose that you With agony and difficulty do What I do easily — what then? You've got A style I heartily wish I had not.

If I from lack of sense and you from choice Grieve the judicious and the unwise rejoice, No equal censure our deserts will suit — We both are fools, but you're an ape to boot!

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