Ambrose Gwinett Bierce Metal Quotations

Dentist, n.: A Prestidigitator who, putting metal in one's mouth, pulls coins out of one's pockets.

TYPE, n. Pestilent bits of metal suspected of destroying civilization and enlightenment, despite their obvious agency in this incomparable dictionary.

A medal is a small metal disk given as a reward for virtues, attainments or services more or less authentic.

RHADOMANCER, n. One who uses a divining-rod in prospecting for precious metals in the pocket of a fool.