Ambrose Bierce Quote - Abstainer: a weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure.

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Abstainer: a weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure.

"Abstainer: a weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure."

— Ambrose Bierce

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Author: Ambrose Bierce
Category: Abstinence
Tags: Abstinence Choice Ironic Playful Pleasure

Meaning of this quote

The definition reverses the usual praise of self-denial.

Key takeaway: Examine the reasons for a personal restriction rather than praising denial automatically.

Origin of the quote

The Devil’s Dictionary.

Who actually said this?

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Matched in Bierce’s satirical dictionary; dictionary labels and punctuation may be omitted in the supplied title. These are satirical definitions, not neutral factual definitions.

Attributed author: Ambrose Bierce

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