Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and exposing them to the critic.
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CHRISTIAN, n. One who believes that the New Testament is a divinely inspired book admirably suited to the spiritual needs of his neighbor.Ambrose Bierce
Prescription: A physician's guess at what will best prolong the situation with least harm to the patient.
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FLOP, v. Suddenly to change one's opinions and go over to another party. The most notable flop on record was that of Saul of Tarsus, who has been severely criticised as a turn-coat by some of our partisan journals.
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MINOR, adj. Less objectionable.
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RANSOM, n. The purchase of that which neither belongs to the seller, nor can belong to the buyer. The most unprofitable of investments.
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An egotist is a person of low taste - more interested in himself than in me.
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