Quote by Ambrose Bierce

A miracle is an act or event out of the order of nature and unaccountable, as beating a normal hand of four kings and an ace with four aces and a king.

A miracle is an act or event out of the order of nature and

Summary

This quote defines a miracle as an extraordinary occurrence that goes against the laws of nature and cannot be explained logically. An example is given, where defeating a typical hand in a card game with an exceptionally rare hand is seen as a miraculous outcome. In essence, miracles are seen as exceptional and unexplainable events that defy the usual course of events.

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By Ambrose Bierce

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