Ambrose Bierce Taste Quotations

Incompatibility. In matrimony a similarity of tastes, particularly the taste for domination.

INCOMPATIBILITY, n. In matrimony a similarity of tastes, particularly the taste for domination. Incompatibility may, however, consist of a meek-eyed matron living just around the corner. It has even been known to wear a moustache.

Bigamy, n. A mistake in taste for which the wisdom of the future will adjudge a punishment called trigamy.

The money-getter who pleads his love of work has a lame defense, for love of work at money-getting is a lower taste than love of money.