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INTRODUCTION, n. A social ceremony invented by the devil for the grati… — The Devil's Dictionary

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The Devil's Dictionary — Ambrose Bierce

INTRODUCTION, n. A social ceremony invented by the devil for the gratification of his servants and the plaguing of his enemies. The introduction attains its most malevolent development in this country, being, indeed, closely related to our political system. Every American being the equal of every other American, it follows that everybody has the right to know everybody else, which implies the right to introduce without request or permission. The Declaration of Independence should have read thus:

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