Quote by Ambrose Bierce

PRAY, v. To ask that the laws of the universe be annulled in behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthy.

PRAY, v. To ask that the laws of the universe be annulled in

Summary

This quote by Ambrose Bierce humorously defines prayer as a request for the suspension of universal laws in favor of an undeserving individual. It criticizes the notion of seeking divine intervention for personal gain or when deemed unworthy. Bierce's concise explanation satirically highlights the audacity and self-centeredness sometimes associated with prayers that overlook the fairness and natural order of the universe.

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By Ambrose Bierce

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