On two more Bierce definitions and two poems
Two more entries from Ambrose Bierce’s Devil’s Dictionary:
“Moral, adj. Conforming to a local and mutable standard of right. Having the quality of general expediency.”
As said before, Bierce went through a lot of difficulty in life, both familial and political/military, so it it is not surprising that he was cynical when older. There is truth in this comical entry: often communal moral standards are matter of conformity, not necessarily about right and wrong.
“More adj. The comparative degree of too much.”
One of the hardest things in life is regulating desire for things, whatever they may be. I think this entry in the book was about that. Almost everyone wants too much of something.
“Has” by yours truly
“The well HAS BEEN poisoned, and you are now a has-been. Get the pun out!”
“Oh, pun-kay.”
“Kant” by yours truly
“According to the writings of Immanuel Kant, you have violated the pun-tegorical imperative. It is what civil law is based on, so you should leave at pun-ce!”
“Pun-kay, but please stop locking the door.”