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Ambrose Bierce. A published source records them saying or writing it.

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“Forgetfulness. A gift of God bestowed upon debtors in compensation for their destitution of conscience.”
— Ambrose Bierce
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Bierce, A. (n.d.). Forgetfulness. A gift of God bestowed upon debtors in compensation for their destitution of conscience. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/12942-forgetfulness-a-gift-of-god-bestowed-upon-debtors/

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Bierce, Ambrose. “Forgetfulness. A gift of God bestowed upon debtors in compensation for their destitution of conscience.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/12942-forgetfulness-a-gift-of-god-bestowed-upon-debtors/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Bierce, Ambrose. “Forgetfulness. A gift of God bestowed upon debtors in compensation for their destitution of conscience.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/12942-forgetfulness-a-gift-of-god-bestowed-upon-debtors/.

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