MAN, n. An animal so lost in rapturous contemplation of what he thinks he is as to overlook what he indubitably ought to be. His chief occupation is extermination of other animals and his own species, which, however, multiplies with such insistent rapidity as to infest the whole habitable earth and Canada. Ambrose Bierce
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A man is a creature that has evolved to the point that he does not have to think about himself anymore. He can just go through life “doing what he does” without thinking about the meaning of life. The great thing about being a man is that no matter how smart or stupid you are, you can be sure that people think you are smart or stupid. It is a very powerful feeling to be able to say, "I am smart" and people will nod their heads in agreement. They will agree with you, but they will also agree with themselves. Most men are self-centered, but they are convinced that they are not.

Source: The Unabridged Devils Dictionary

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