CIRCUS, n. A place where horses, ponies and elephants are permitted to see men, women and children acting the fool.
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GRAMMAR, n. A system of pitfalls thoughtfully prepared for the feet for the self-made man, along the path by which he advances to distinction.Ambrose Bierce
Academy A modern school where football is taught.
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PALMISTRY, n. The 947th method ... of obtaining money by false pretences by 'reading character' in the wrinkles of the hand. The pretence is not altogether false... for the wrinkles in every hand submitted plainly spell the word 'dupe.'
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RESIGN, v.t. To renounce an honor for an advantage. To renounce an advantage for a greater advantage.
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DAWN, n. The time when men of reason go to bed.
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FUNERAL, n. A pageant whereby we attest our respect for the dead by enriching the undertaker, and strengthen our grief by an expenditure that deepens our groans and doubles our tears.
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