Ambrose Bierce on Politeness Posted on May 9, 2022 by Quotes Team. Filed under Cynical, Life “Politeness, n. The most acceptable hypocrisy.”Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary US author & satirist (1842 – 1914) Related Posts:Ambrose Bierce on Science "There is nothing new under the sun…Ambrose Bierce on Acquaintances "Acquaintance, n.: A person whom we know…Ambrose Bierce Cynical Quote "Quotation, n: The act of repeating erroneously…Ambrose Bierce on Absurdity "Absurdity, n.: A statement or belief manifestly…Ambrose Bierce Philosophical Quote "Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum (I think…