A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
BOOK-LEARNING, n. The dunce’s derisive term for all knowledge that transcends his own impenitent ignorance.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Book-learning,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-05-14)
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"Book-learning," "Devil's Dictionary" column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-05-14) - Bierce, Ambrose | WIST Quotations
BOOK-LEARNING, n. The dunce’s derisive term for all knowledge that transcends his own impenitent ignorance. Not collected in later books.Dave (WIST Quotations)