Philippe of Orleans wishing to appoint one of his favorites, a dissolu… — The Devil's Dictionary

The Devil's Dictionary — Ambrose Bierce

Philippe of Orleans wishing to appoint one of his favorites, a dissolute nobleman, to a high office, asked him what security he would be able to give. "I need no bondsmen," he replied, "for I can give you my word of honor." "And pray what may be the value of that?" inquired the amused Regent. "Monsieur, it is worth its weight in gold."

Place: ¶210
License: Public domain · Source
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