Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Battle, n., A method of untying with the teeth a political knot that would not yield to the tongue.

Battle, n., A method of untying with the teeth a political k

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that sometimes, discussions and debates about political matters can become so complicated and unresolvable that they resemble a tangled knot. When words and arguments fail to untie the knot, the quote playfully suggests that resorting to a "battle" or conflict may be the only way to find a solution. It implies that in certain situations, action and force may triumph over verbal communication in resolving staunch political disagreements.

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By Ambrose Bierce

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