Sports quote by Ambrose Bierce

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Academe, n.: An ancient school where morality and philosophy were taught. Academy, n.: A modern school where football is
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"Academe, n.: An ancient school where morality and philosophy were taught. Academy, n.: A modern school where football is taught"

- Ambrose Bierce

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Ambrose Bierce, Small This quote is written / told by Ambrose Bierce between June 24, 1842 and December 26, 1913. He was a famous Journalist from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Sports. The author also have 124 other quotes.

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