FELON, n. A person of greater enterprise than discretion, who in embracing an opportunity has formed an unfortunate attachment. (Ambrose Bierce)

FELON, n. A person of greater enterprise than discretion, who in embracing an opportunity has formed an unfortunate attachment.

Ambrose Bierce

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