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Ambrose Bierce

Sweater, n.: garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly.

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This quote humorously suggests that a child wears a sweater not because they are cold, but because their mother feels cold and wants to keep them warm. It highlights how a mother's concern often leads to dressing her child warmly, regardless of the child's actual comfort.

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