Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Impartial - unable to perceive any promise of personal advantage from espousing either side of a controversy.

Impartial - unable to perceive any promise of personal advan

Summary

This quote describes impartiality as the inability to perceive any personal benefit in favoring one side over another in a controversy. It highlights the idea that being impartial means not having any bias or preference that may influence one's judgment or decision-making. True impartiality requires being completely unbiased and objective, solely focused on seeking the truth or making fair assessments without any consideration of personal gain. It underscores the importance of maintaining neutrality and avoiding any conflicts of interest in order to make fair and informed choices.

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Controversy

By Ambrose Bierce

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