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OUT-OF-DOORS, n. That part of one's environment upon which…

“OUT-OF-DOORS, n. That part of one's environment upon which no government has been able to collect taxes. Chiefly useful to inspire poets.” quote by Ambrose Bierce
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“OUT-OF-DOORS, n. That part of one's environment upon which no government has been able to collect taxes. Chiefly useful to inspire poets.”

Ambrose Bierce

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

An “out‑of‑doors” is a place beyond government tax reach, inspiring poetic imagination.

In simple terms: Unregulated spaces spark creativity.

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Themes

freedom taxation creativity poetry

Mood

contemplative curious

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • remote nature
  • urban graffiti
  • digital spaces

Key Concepts

tax law literary metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What spaces feel untaxed to you?
  • How does freedom affect artistic expression?
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