“ Happiness: an agreeable sensation arising from contemplating the misery of another. Ambrose Bierce Journalist
“ MAMMON, n. The god of the world's leading religion. The chief temple is in the holy city of New York. Ambrose Bierce Journalist
“ Road, n. A strip of land along which one may pass from where it is too tiresome to be to where it is futile to go. Ambrose Bierce Journalist
“ JOSS-STICKS- Small sticks burned by the Chinese in their pagan tomfoolery, in imitation of certain sacred rites of our holy religion. Ambrose Bierce Journalist
“ I got [Muhammad Ali's boxing shorts] for $40 at an auction. Nobody wanted them. I have them framed in my house. Christopher Walken Actor
“ Of all the priceless objects left behind, this is what we rescue. These artifacts. Memory cues. Useless souvenirs. Nothing you could auction. The scars left from happiness. Chuck Palahniuk Novelist
“ I was never like, "collect, collect," like people who go to auctions. I never spent a serious amount of time because I don't have any time! Mikhail Baryshnikov Choreographer
“ We're more familiar with what economists call an English auction - prices start low and rise as people bid. However, there is also the Dutch auction, where prices start high and go lower until somebody bites. Movies are sold to the audience via a very slow Dutch auction, where each phase between price drops can last weeks or months. Nathan Myhrvold Author
“ I have this beautiful antique silver wine decanter that I bought at an auction. I always pour wine from that. Paul Lynde Comedian
“ My first ball I ever got from a big-league player I actually got to purchase in Dodger Stadium in a silent auction, was Reggie Jackson. Pedro Martinez Baseball Player