LIFE, n. A spiritual pickle preserving the body from decay. We live in daily apprehension of its loss yet when lost it is not missed.
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IMPOSITION, n. The act of blessing or consecrating by the laying on of hands a ceremony common to many ecclesiastical systems, but performed with the frankest sincerity by the sect known as Thieves.
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Egotism, n: Doing the New York Times crossword puzzle with a pen.
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Bore, n. A person who talks when you wish him to listen.
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TRUTHFUL, adj. Dumb and illiterate.
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MINOR, adj. Less objectionable.
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