Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Ambidextrous, adj.: Able to pick with equal skill a right-hand pocket or a left.

Ambidextrous, adj.: Able to pick with equal skill a right-ha

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The quote highlights the concept of being ambidextrous, which is typically associated with the ability to use both hands equally well. However, it presents a humorous take on the term by suggesting that someone who is ambidextrous can skillfully pickpocket from both right and left pockets. The quote effectively uses wordplay to offer a light-hearted interpretation of being ambidextrous in a mischievous context.

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