FRIENDSHIP, n. A ship big enough to carry two in fair weather, but only one in foul.
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RESOLUTE, adj. Obstinate in a course that we approve.
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REALITY, n. The dream of a mad philosopher. That which would remain in the cupel if one should assay a phantom. The nucleus of a vacuum.
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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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