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"OLD, adj. In that stage of usefulness which is not inconsistent with general inefficiency, as an "old man". Discredited by lapse of time and offensive to the popular taste, as an "old" book."

— Ambrose Bierce
ambrose bierce Quotes Offensive,Inconsistent,Usefulness

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