The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Ambrose Bierce: 'All are lunatics, but he who can analyze his delusion is called a philosopher...' - The dark truth about madness and philosophy explained by the American author-poet

Ambrose Bierces quote of the day reflects his deeply cynical view of human nature, suggesting that everyone lives with some form of illusion and what separates a philosopher is not the absence of bias but the awareness and analysis of it. The idea continues to resonate today because it challenges assumptions about rationality, truth, and how society labels people as sane or intelligent. Rooted in Bierces own experiences as a Civil War soldier and later a sharp satirist, the quote mirrors the themes of his broader work.