K, n. A consonant originally precisely that of our H, but altered to its present shape to commemorate the destruction of one of two lofty columns in the great temple of Jarute. (Ambrose Bierce)

K, n. A consonant originally precisely that of our H, but altered to its present shape to commemorate the destruction of one of two lofty columns in the great temple of Jarute.

Ambrose Bierce

Related topics

consonant great present

Related quotes

No man is great enough or wise enough for any of us to surrender our destiny to. The only way in which anyone can lead us is to restore to us the belief in our own guidance. View quote
Henry Miller
Kids are great. That's one of the best things about our business, all the kids you get to meet. It's a shame they have to grow up to be regular people and come to the games and call you names. View quote
Charles Barkley
It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude. View quote
Ralph Waldo Emerson
It's the quality of the ordinary, the straight, the square, that accounts for the great stability and success of our nation. It's a quality to be proud of. But it's a quality that many people seem to have neglected. View quote
Gerald Ford
Now I can do no more. We must trust to the Great Disposer of all events and the justice of our cause. I thank God for this opportunity of doing my duty. View quote
Horatio Nelson