Appetite, n. An instinct thoughtfully implanted by · Ambrose Bierce — Escritas.org

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Appetite, n. An instinct thoughtfully implanted by Providence as a solution to the labor question.

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Ambrose Bierce

1842-06-24 — 1914 · condado de Meigs

Ambrose Bierce was an American writer, journalist, poet, and satirist. Known for his dark and biting humor, Bierce served in the American Civil War, where he was wounded multiple times. His combat experience profoundly influenced his work, especially his tales of war and the macabre.