Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Fork: An instrument used chiefly for the purpose of putting dead animals into the mouth.

Fork: An instrument used chiefly for the purpose of putting

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This quote pokes fun at the main purpose of a fork, which is to lift food from a plate and place it into one's mouth. By playfully describing it as an instrument for putting dead animals into the mouth, the quote highlights the basic function of the utensil in a witty and humorous manner.

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