Genius - to know without having learned; to draw just conclusions from unknown premises; to discern the soul of things.
From Ambrose Bierce
Consult: To seek approval for a course of action already decided upon.
Admiral. That part of a warship which does the talking while the figurehead does the thinking.
Trial. A formal inquiry designed to prove and put upon record the blameless characters of judges, advocates and jurors.
Architect. One who drafts a plan of your house, and plans a draft of your money.
Friendless. Having no favors to bestow. Destitute of fortune. Addicted to utterance of truth and common sense.
Backbite. To speak of a man as you find him when he can't find you.
Ambition. An overmastering desire to be vilified by enemies while living and made ridiculous by friends when dead.
Women in love are less ashamed than men. They have less to be ashamed of.
Creditor. One of a tribe of savages dwelling beyond the Financial Straits and dreaded for their desolating incursions.
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