Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Accordion, n. An instrument in harmony with the sentiments of an assassin.

Accordion, n. An instrument in harmony with the sentiments o

Summary

This quote is a satirical and sarcastic remark on the accordion, a musical instrument consisting of a keyboard and bellowed sides. By saying that the accordion is "an instrument in harmony with the sentiments of an assassin," the quote suggests that its sound or characteristics might be associated with dark or sinister feelings. It mocks the instrument by implying that it is better suited for expressing violent emotions rather than pleasant or uplifting ones usually associated with music.

Topics

Harmony

By Ambrose Bierce

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

Modern men are afraid of the past. It is a record of human a

Modern men are afraid of the past. It is a record of human achievement, but its other face is human defeat.

Walter Lippmann, 1914

Past

I don't plan on going back to legal work. I wanted an intern

I don't plan on going back to legal work. I wanted an international career, and finance seemed to be where some interesting career opportunities were.

Slavery takes hold of few, but many take hold of slavery.

Slavery takes hold of few, but many take hold of slavery.

Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

Slavery

Divorce is probably as painful as death.

Divorce is probably as painful as death.

William Shatner

Death

How necessary it is to cultivate a spirit of joy. It is a ps

How necessary it is to cultivate a spirit of joy. It is a psychological truth that the physical acts of reverence and devotion make one feel devout. The courteous gesture increases one's respect for others. To act lovingly is to begin to feel loving, and certainly to act joyfully brings joy to others which in turn makes one feel joyful. I believe we are called to the duty of delight.

Kindness

O serpent heart hid with a flowering face!Did ever a dragon

O serpent heart hid with a flowering face!Did ever a dragon keep so fair a cave?Beautiful tyrant, feind angelical, dove feather raven, wolvish-ravening lamb! Despised substance of devinest show, just opposite to what thou justly seemest - A dammed saint, an honourable villain!

William Shakespeare

Death Poetry Love Hate Shakespeare

It is a mark of soulfulness to be present in the here and no

It is a mark of soulfulness to be present in the here and now. When we are present, we are not fabricating inner movies. We are seeing what is before us.

Present

Health has always been an important thing to me. I exercise

Health has always been an important thing to me. I exercise and try to take care of myself, and drink a lot of water! And I push that to my kids so that they can carry on that same energy.

Health

Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own.

Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own.

Communication

As we celebrate Women's History Month this March, it's impor

As we celebrate Women's History Month this March, it's important to remember the key role women have played in promoting a better understanding and relationships between our country and the rest of the world.

Rest Country Promoting

There is no final victory of this world, only a letting go o

There is no final victory of this world, only a letting go of one's self and picking up of God what is good. This is bigger than me but, strangely , requires that which is me.

Robert Vincent Piro

God Love Faith Peace Pain Salvation Addiction Answer To Life Extremity Rehabilitation

Anger becomes limiting, restricting. You can't see through i

Anger becomes limiting, restricting. You can't see through it. While anger is there, look at that, too. But after a while, you have to look at something else.

Anger