Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Friendless, adj. Having no favors to bestow. Destitute of fortune. Addicted to utterance of truth and common sense.

Friendless, adj. Having no favors to bestow. Destitute of fo

Summary

This quote is a tongue-in-cheek definition of the term "friendless." It humorously suggests that being friendless means not having any favors to offer or lacking wealth. It further implies that a friendless person may be inclined to speak the truth and express common sense, often disregarding the social conventions that people with more friends may adhere to. Overall, the quote plays on the idea that being friendless may actually be a result of having certain qualities or values that are not necessarily valued in society.

By Ambrose Bierce

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