Convent - a place of retirement for women who wish for leisure to meditate upon the sin of idleness. Ambrose Bierce Next Quote Perseverance - a lowly virtue whereby mediocrity achieves an inglorious success. - Ambrose Bierce Previous Quote Academe, n.: An ancient school where morality and philosophy were taught. Academy, n.: A modern school where football is taught. - Ambrose Bierce
