Quote by Ambrose Bierce
Pray, v.: To ask that the laws of the universe be annulled on behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthy.
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Summary
This quote humorously defines prayer as the act of requesting for the laws of the universe to be altered for the benefit of an individual, even if that person admits they are undeserving. It suggests that prayer is a plea for special treatment or exceptions from the natural order of things, highlighting the irony in hoping for an exception to a rule that is universally binding.