Quote by Ambrose Bierce

The hardest tumble a man can take is to fall over his own bluff.

The hardest tumble a man can take is to fall over his own bl

Summary

This quote means that the most difficult and embarrassing situation a person can face is when they fail to live up to the false image or facade they have created for themselves. Falling over one's own bluff implies being exposed as a fraud or failing to deliver on unrealistic promises or claims. It serves as a warning against pretending to be someone or something that one is not, as the consequences can be highly humbling and damaging to one's reputation.

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Lies Bluffing

By Ambrose Bierce

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