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CAPITAL, n. The seat of misgovernment. That which provides the fire, t… — The Devil's Dictionary

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SAPIR 861

The Devil's Dictionary — Ambrose Bierce

CAPITAL, n. The seat of misgovernment. That which provides the fire, the pot, the dinner, the table and the knife and fork for the anarchist; the part of the repast that himself supplies is the disgrace before meat. _Capital Punishment_, a penalty regarding the justice and expediency of which many worthy persons--including all the assassins--entertain grave misgivings.

Place: ¶237
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