GEOGRAPHER, n. A chap who can tell you offhand the difference between the outside of the world and the inside.
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IMBECILITY, n. A kind of divine inspiration, or sacred fire affecting censorious critics of this dictionary.Ambrose Bierce
HONORABLE, adj. Afflicted with an impediment in one's reach. In legislative bodies, it is customary to mention all members as honorable as, 'the honorable gentleman is a scurvy cur.'
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Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.
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CONTEMPT, n. The feeling of a prudent man for an enemy who is too formidable safely to be opposed.
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NOBLEMAN, n. Nature's provision for wealthy American minds ambitious to incur social distinction and suffer high life.
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